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Nilou

Yorkshire Terrier · Female · Adult · 8 years

NILOU – Female Yorkshire crossbreed – 9 years old Nilou arrived at the shelter due to her owner's health reasons. She is a quiet and discreet little dog who can be shy during her first encounters. It will take her some time to build her trust, but once she feels secure, Nilou turns out to be very affectionate and enjoys tender moments with the people she knows. She loves her comfort, cozy spots, and a peaceful life. Clean and well-behaved, she can also be left alone without difficulty. Only respectful adolescents (no young children). Dog compatibility: OK Cat compatibility: OK Nilou now awaits a gentle and patient family that will offer her the serenity and love she deserves for this new chapter of her life.

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NILOU – Femelle croisée Yorkshire – 9 ans Nilou est arrivée au refuge suite à l’abandon de sa propriétaire pour raisons de santé. C’est une petite chienne calme et discrète, qui peut se montrer timide lors des premières rencontres. Il lui faudra un peu de temps pour accorder sa confiance, mais une fois rassurée, Nilou se révèle très affectueuse et apprécie les moments de tendresse avec les personnes qu’elle connaît. Elle aime son confort, les endroits douillets et une vie paisible. Propre et sage, elle sait également rester seule sans difficulté. Adolescents respectueux uniquement (pas de jeunes enfants). Entente chiens : OK Entente chats : OK Nilou attend désormais une famille douce et patiente qui lui offrira la sérénité et l’amour qu’elle mérite pour cette nouvelle étape de sa vie.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Compiègne
Shelter
SPA Compiègne
Living with Nilou
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Bringing Nilou home

What you'll need for Nilou in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Nilou

What life with Nilou looks like

Nilou is a adult yorkshire terrier dog waiting at SPA Compiègne in Compiègne.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Nilou, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nilou?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Compiègne handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Nilou on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nilou if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Compiègne will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Nilou already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Nilou isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with SPA Compiègne early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nilou and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FR). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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