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American Staffordshire Terrier · Female · Adult · 7 years

ORIA is a dog of incredible gentleness, she is deeply kind and very close to humans. ORIA loves physical contact, seeks human presence, and is particularly attentive and receptive. A true social butterfly, she loves to share every moment with her humans and give as much affection as she receives. Her relationship with cats is to be avoided. Similarly, extra vigilance will be needed during interactions with other dogs, and assistance with canine education sessions seems necessary. As a category 2 dog, adopting her will require (or be in the process of obtaining) a pet detention permit.

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ORIA est une chienne d’une douceur incroyable, elle est profondément gentille et très proche de l’humain. ORIA adore le contact, recherche la présence humaine et se montre particulièrement attentive et à l’écoute. Véritable pot de colle, elle aime partager chaque moment avec ses humains et donner autant d’affection qu’elle en reçoit. Son entente avec les chats est à éviter. De même, une vigilance sera de mise lors des croisements avec d'autres chiens, l'aide par des séances d'éducation canine semble nécessaire. Etant une chienne de catégorie 2, l’adoptant devra être titulaire (ou en cours d’obtention) du permis de détention.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
Bouguenais)
Living with ORIA
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Bouguenais) · NantesLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing ORIA home

What you'll need for ORIA in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    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

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About ORIA

What life with ORIA looks like

ORIA is a medium-sized adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Bouguenais) in Nantes.

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.

Note from the shelter: Requires category 2 dog permit. Needs dog training sessions for socialization with other dogs.

🇫🇷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 ORIA, answered.

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