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NINJA

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 8 years

I arrived here after being in a pound and being surrendered, because before I was living in an unsanitary environment. I am a nice dog, playful, curious and always eager for discoveries! The outside world is still new to me, I will need some time to regain trust in humans. Adventurous: I love discovering new places! The car is also my favorite place to take my best naps. Curious but cautious: I need time to adapt and understand that the world is friendly. I'm looking for a family without young children who will offer me a calm and welcoming environment to explore and grow at your pace. Come meet me! my photo file:

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J'ai atterri ici après un passage en fourrière et une cession, car avant je vivais dans un environnement insalubre. Je suis un gentil loulou, joueur, curieux et toujours en quête de découvertes ! Le monde extérieur est encore nouveau pour moi, il me faudra un peu de temps pour reprendre confiance en l’humain. Aventurier : j’adore découvrir de nouveaux endroits ! La voiture aussi, c’est mon endroit préféré pour faire mes meilleures siestes. Curieux mais prudent : j'ai besoin de temps pour m’adapter et comprendre que le monde est sympa. Je cherche une famille sans enfants en bas âge qui m’offrira un environnement serein et bienveillant pour explorer et grandir à votre rythme. Venez me rencontrer ! mon dossier photo :

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
Bouguenais)
Living with NINJA
  • ✕Good with kids
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing NINJA home

What you'll need for NINJA in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About NINJA

What life with NINJA looks like

NINJA is a adult german shepherd dog waiting at Bouguenais) in Nantes.

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 NINJA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about NINJA?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Bouguenais) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw NINJA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt NINJA if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Bouguenais) 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 NINJA 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 NINJA 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 Bouguenais) early rather than rehoming privately; they know NINJA 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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