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NOUGAT

Akita · Male · Adult · 8 years

NOUGAT was removed following an investigation for neglect. He was emaciated and had skin problems. NOUGAT lived in the yard with no comforts and was isolated from everyone. He only saw his humans for food. He is a dog who needs time to build trust and accept contact. That's why he will not be placed with children. He must be the only animal in the household. He is in urgent adoption due to his age. NOUGAT will charm Akitas lovers, come meet him soon!

FR·Show original

Nougat a été retiré suite à une enquête pour manque de soins. Il était maigre et avait des problèmes de peau. Nougat vivait dans le jardin sans aucun confort et isolé de tout. Il ne voyait ses humains que pour la nourriture. C'est un chien qui a besoin de temps pour être en confiance et accepter les contacts. C'est pourquoi il ne sera pas placé avec des enfants. Il devra être le seul animal du foyer. Il est en SOS ADOPTION du fait de son âge. Nougat sera séduire les amoureux des Akitas, venez vite le rencontrer !

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Omer
Shelter
SPA Saint-Omer
Living with NOUGAT
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Saint-Omer · OmerLearn about Akita →
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing NOUGAT home

What you'll need for NOUGAT 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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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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 NOUGAT

What life with NOUGAT looks like

NOUGAT is a large adult akita dog waiting at SPA Saint-Omer in Omer.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Requires patient owner due to trust issues from previous neglect. Must be only pet in household.

🇫🇷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.

Omer, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting NOUGAT, answered.

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