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Orla

German Shepherd · Female · Adult · 8 years

Orla is a beautiful German Shepherd. Once trust is established, she becomes very close to humans and particularly affectionate. She loves playing fetch, and when she's having fun, she regains a childlike joy for life. For her well-being, we are looking for a home in the countryside, preferably, as Orla can be sensitive to certain urban stimuli (such as bicycles). Orla is sociable with male dogs, provided they are friendly and playful. However, she does not get along with cats, females, or farm animals. Yes, Orla has her little character, but once she opens her heart to you, she reveals herself to be a real gem.

FR·Show original

Orla est une magnifique Berger Allemande. Une fois le lien de confiance établi, elle se montre très proche de l’humain et particulièrement affectueuse. Elle adore jouer à la balle, et lorsqu’elle s’amuse, elle retrouve une joie de vivre presque enfantine. Pour son bien-être, nous recherchons pour elle un foyer en campagne de préférence, car Orla peut être sensible à certaines stimulations urbaines (comme les vélos). Orla est sociable avec ses congénères mâles, à condition qu’ils soient amicaux et joueurs. En revanche, elle ne s’entend pas avec les chats, les femelles, ni les animaux de ferme. Oui, Orla a son petit caractère, mais une fois qu’elle vous a ouvert son cœur, elle se révèle être une véritable perle.

Size

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Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇫🇷Nantes

Shelter

Bouguenais)

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About Orla

What life with Orla looks like

Orla is an adult german shepherd 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.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Orla, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Orla?: 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 Orla on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Orla 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Orla 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 Orla 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 Orla 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.