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Shar Pei · Female · Adult · 7 years

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height= »20px »][vc_single_image image= »7163″ img_size= »full » alignment= »center »][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height= »60px »][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width= »2/3″][vc_custom_heading text= »Presentation » font_container= »tag:h2|font_size:30px|text_align:left|color:%234b1c0e » use_theme_fonts= »yes »][vc_column_text css= » »] Orka, a sweetie waiting for a home Orka, a 7-year-old adorable Shar-Pei, has been at the shelter for a year and a half. She is a very sensitive dog, always a little shy, but full of tenderness for those who take the time to understand her. Thanks to the patience of volunteers and staff, Orka is progressing, slowly. She remains reserved and prefers to observe rather than rush in. She even asks to go back into her crate rather than go for a walk with her companion Tayaki — it's been a long time for her here… It's urgent that Orka finally finds her family — the one that will offer her the stability and confidence she needs so much. A family where she can, in turn, offer all her trust and reveal the exceptional dog she is. Orka gets along well with other dogs and doesn't say anything to cats. She could share her home with calm and respectful children. • Good news: her skin growth was operated on last month and everything went very well! She's waiting for you. A gentle, kind, and patient home where she can continue to develop at her own pace, surrounded by love and serenity. [/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text= »Do you want to adopt me? » font_container= »tag:h2|font_size:30px|text_align:left|color:%234b1c0e » use_theme_fonts= »yes »][vc_column_text]I'm waiting for you at the shelter for a tender meeting. Together, we could form a great team![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width= »1/3″ css= » » el_class= »dt-sc-dark-bg »][vc_custom_heading text= »Identity » font_container= »tag:h3|font_size:22px|text_align:left|color:%23f2eee5″ use_theme_fonts= »yes » css= » »] Breed: Shar Pei Date of birth: 27/09/2018 Sex: Female [vc_empty_space height= »20px »][vc_custom_heading text= »Other information » font_container= »tag:h3|font_size:22px|text_align:left|color:%23f2eee5″ use_theme_fonts= »yes » css= » »] Spayed: Yes Identified: Yes Vaccinated: Yes [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height= »70px »][vc_row_inner css= » »][vc_column_inner width= »1/3″]

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Orka, une douceur en attente d’un foyer Orka, adorable Shar-Peï de 7 ans, est maintenant au refuge depuis un an et demi. C’est une grande sensible, toujours un peu farouche, mais pleine de tendresse pour qui prend le temps de la comprendre. Grâce à la patience des bénévoles et des salariés, Orka progresse, tout doucement. Elle reste réservée et préfère observer plutôt que se précipiter. Il lui arrive même de demander à rentrer dans son box plutôt que de profiter d’une balade avec son acolyte Tayaki — le temps est long pour elle ici… Il est urgent qu’Orka trouve enfin sa famille — celle qui lui offrira la stabilité et la confiance dont elle a tant besoin. Une famille auprès de qui elle pourra, à son tour, offrir toute sa confiance et révéler le chien exceptionnel qu’elle est. Orka s’entend bien avec les autres chiens et ne dit rien aux chats . Elle pourrait partager son foyer avec des enfants calmes et respectueux. • Bonne nouvelle : son excroissance cutanée a été opérée le mois dernier et tout s’est très bien passé ! Elle n’attend plus que vous Un foyer doux, bienveillant et patient où elle pourra continuer à évoluer à son rythme, entourée d’amour et de sérénité Je vous attends au refuge pour une rencontre pleine de tendresse. Ensemble, on pourrait former une belle équipe ! Race : Shar Pei Date de naissance : 27/09/2018 Sexe : Femelle Stérilisé : Oui Identifié : Oui Vacciné : Oui Refuge Anim’toit

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Prinquiau
Shelter
Anim'toit
Living with Orka
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Anim'toit · PrinquiauLearn about Shar Pei

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Orka home

What you'll need for Orka 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 Orka

What life with Orka looks like

Orka is a adult shar pei dog waiting at Anim'toit in Prinquiau.

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 Orka, answered.

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