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Nouckies

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Nouckies, his brother Naoki and his sister Noami were born in the street, probably from a stray and wild mother. Until they were 6 months old, they were left to themselves and it was Alina who picked them up from the street so they wouldn't be caught by the animal catchers. This was already 3 years ago (in 2020), unfortunately the first months of their life on the street as well as the lack of socialization at the shelter, due to a much too large number of dogs, did not allow them to evolve positively and to gain trust in humans. They have become very shy, it is now very difficult to approach them because they constantly flee and if volunteers try to touch them, they try to bite out of fear. They are only 3 years old and seem already condemned to live many more years between 4 walls 😭. They are nevertheless beautiful and we are convinced that with a lot of time, patience and know-how, they could gradually improve. They were saved from the worst, elsewhere they would probably already be euthanized like many dogs, even the sociable ones, nevertheless we don't have the structure, the qualified staff... To properly socialize them. But, at Alina and Anda's shelter we want to believe that there can still be a miracle 🙏 🍀 So we are waiting for someone who is specialized in this type of dogs, someone who would want to take on this somewhat unlikely challenge,... 🍀🍀 Naoki, Noukies and Noami are waiting for this miracle…

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Nouckies, son frère Naoki et sa sœur Noami sont nés dans la rue, sûrement d’une mère errante et sauvage. Jusqu’à leur 6 mois ils ont été livrés à eux même et c’est Alina qui les a récupéré dans la rue pour ne pas qu’ils soient attrapés par les fourrières mouroir. C’était il y a déjà 3 ans (en 2020), malheureusement les premiers mois de leur vie dans la rue ainsi que le manque de sociabilisation au refuge, lié à un nombre de chiens beaucoup trop important, ne leur ont pas permis d’évoluer positivement et de prendre confiance en l’humain. Ils sont devenus très craintifs, il est maintenant très difficile de les approcher car ils fuient constamment et si les bénévoles essayent de les toucher alors ils essayent de mordre par peur. Ils ont seulement 3 ans et semblent déjà condamnés à vivre encore des années entre 4 murs 😭. Ils sont pourtant magnifiques et nous sommes convaincues qu’avec beaucoup de temps, de patience et de savoir faire, ils pourraient évoluer petit à petit. Ils ont été sauvés du pire, autre part ils seraient déjà sûrement euthanasiés comme beaucoup de chiens même des sociables, néanmoins nous n’avons pas la structure, le personnel qualifié… Pour les sociabiliser comme il faudrait. Mais, au refuge d’Alina et Anda nous voulons croire qu’il peut toujours y avoir un miracle 🙏 🍀 Alors nous attendons quelqu’un qui serait spécialisé dans ce type de chiens, quelqu’un qui voudrait relever ce défi un peu improbable, …. 🍀🍀 Naoki, Noukies et Noami attendent ce miracle… 🍀 Voir l’album

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Refuge d
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Bringing Nouckies home

What you'll need for Nouckies 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 Nouckies

What life with Nouckies looks like

Nouckies is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Refuge d in France.

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 Nouckies, answered.

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