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NOUCHKA

Labrador Retriever · Female · Senior · 11 years

Nouchka is a lively and endearing dog with good basic training foundations. She needs consistent guidance to continue progressing. Like any good Malinois, Nouchka loves to learn, be stimulated, and have a role to play. Working with her human, responding to requests, and sharing activities are true pleasures for her. She will thrive with a present, active adopter who wants to create a beautiful relationship through walks and play sessions. Nouchka is also sensitive and independent, needing a calm, structured environment without young children. Regarding compatibility, while she tolerates other dogs perfectly on walks, she would prefer being the only pet in the household. Cohabitation with cats is not possible.

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇫🇷Chilleurs

Shelter

SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois

Living with NOUCHKA

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing NOUCHKA home

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About NOUCHKA

What life with NOUCHKA looks like

NOUCHKA is a large senior labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois in Chilleurs.

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.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting NOUCHKA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about NOUCHKA?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw NOUCHKA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt NOUCHKA if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is NOUCHKA 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 NOUCHKA 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 Chilleurs-aux-Bois early rather than rehoming privately; they know NOUCHKA 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.