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Nova

Female

Nova, the very shy one! She is microchipped, vaccinated, and spayed. Nova is a lovely Belgian Griffon who was found wandering alone. Her past remains unknown, which explains her shyness and extreme caution around people she doesn’t know. Very food-motivated, Nova can be encouraged and guided in her learning with the help of treats! When she feels safe and confident, she reveals herself to be endearing, gentle, and deeply affectionate—seeking connection and closeness with those who approach her patiently. Nova will need a calm, caring, and patient family who can provide her with a reassuring environment and respect her own pace. With time and kindness, she can fully blossom and become a loyal companion. Come meet her at the Sisteron shelter! For more information, don’t hesitate to contact us!

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Nova, la toute timide ! Elle est pucée, vaccinée, stérilisée. Nova est une jolie Griffon belge retrouvée errante. Son passé reste inconnu, ce qui explique sa timidité et sa grande prudence face aux personnes qu’elle ne connaît pas. Très gourmande, Nova pourra être encouragée et accompagnée dans son apprentissage grâce aux friandises ! Lorsqu’elle se sent en confiance, elle se révèle touchante, douce et très attachante, cherchant le lien et la proximité avec ceux qui savent l’approcher avec patience. Nova aura besoin d’une famille calme, bienveillante et patiente, capable de lui offrir un environnement rassurant et de respecter son rythme. Avec du temps et de la douceur, elle pourra s’épanouir pleinement et devenir une fidèle compagne Venez la rencontrer au refuge de Sisteron ! Pour plus de renseignement n'hésitez pas à nous contacter !

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇫🇷association canine sisteronaise
Shelter
Association Canine Sisteronaise
Living with Nova
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Association Canine Sisteronaise · association canine sisteronaise

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Nova home

What you'll need for Nova in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Nova

What life with Nova looks like

Nova is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Association Canine Sisteronaise in association canine sisteronaise.

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 Nova, answered.

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