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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

At first, I can be wary of strangers, but once my trust is earned, I am very affectionate and close to humans. I am a very powerful dog, and I seek experienced people who can handle my strength and offer me stability and patience. I will need to be accompanied as I learn to channel my energy, especially on a leash. I am not used to being constrained at the moment, but I know how to wear a muzzle if necessary, for example, for my care, with regular and consistent work, I will progress quickly on this point. With good introductions, I can coexist with females depending on their profiles, as I am a bit rough in my presentations, but I do not get along with other males or cats.

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Au début je peux être méfiant avec les inconnus, mais une fois ma confiance accordée je suis très affectueux et proche de l'Homme. Je suis un chien très puissant, je recherche des personnes expérimentés, capables de gérer ma force et de m'offrir stabilité et patience. Il faudra m'accompagner pour que j'apprenne à me canaliser, surtout en laisse. Je n'ai pas l'habitude de la contrainte pour le moment, mais je sais porter muselière si nécessaire, pour mes soins par exemple, avec un travail régulier et cohérent je progresserai vite sur ce point là. Avec de bonnes présentations je peux côtoyer des femelles selon les profils car je suis un peu brut dans les présentations, mais je ne m'entends pas avec les autres males et ni avec les chats.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
Living with NINJA
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Vichy (Brugheas) · VichyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About NINJA

What life with NINJA looks like

NINJA is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: Strong dog requiring leash training and muzzle conditioning for vet care

🇫🇷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. SPA Vichy (Brugheas) 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 — SPA Vichy (Brugheas) 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 SPA Vichy (Brugheas) 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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