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Oprah

Female · Young · 3 years

Oprah is a female mixed breed Griffon who recently arrived at the shelter. Her behavior is currently being observed. Oprah is friendly with cats and children, and is being tested for her compatibility with dogs. She is a small to medium-sized dog and was born in June 2023. Oprah arrived at the shelter in July 2023. She is currently being tested for her compatibility with cats, children, and dogs. Oprah would thrive in a home with a securely fenced garden. Similar dogs to consider are Lolly Cuba Swing.

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Accueil Oprah Catégories : chien, petit-moyen DescriptionInformations complémentaires Oprah est arrivée récemment au refuge, son comportement est en cours d'observation. Informations complémentaires Sexe Femelle Origine Croisé Race Griffon Né en juin 2023 Date d'arrivée au refuge juillet 2025 Identification 250268782356584 Entente chats À tester Enfants À tester Entente chiens À tester Conditions de vie Maison avec jardin très bien clos Produits similaires Nousse Scarla Cuba

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
SPA de Loire Atlantique
Living with Oprah
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA de Loire Atlantique · Nantes
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Oprah home

What you'll need for Oprah 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 Oprah

What life with Oprah looks like

Oprah is a young adult dog waiting at SPA de Loire Atlantique in Nantes.

An young 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.

Nantes, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Oprah, answered.

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