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OXYX

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Adult · 8 years

OXYX is a sweet little fellow, rescued from a pound with an unknown past but a very present heart. Affectionate, playful, and full of life, he is primarily a dog very close to humans, who deeply appreciates company and contact. In daily life, he is a calm and gentle companion, knowing how to fade into the background as much as to win hearts. Greedy and easily won over, bring some treats during your visit and he will have eyes only for you! OXYX has neurological issues that slightly affect his gait and sometimes cause him to lose his balance, without compromising his quality of life. A category 2 dog, he will need to wear a muzzle when out for walks, which he accepts without difficulty. His adoption requires an aptitude certification, a declaration at the town hall, and a clean criminal record. OXYX is a quiet strength.

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Oxyx est un petit bonhomme attachant, arrivé de fourrière avec un passé inconnu mais un cœur bien présent. Affectueux, joueur et débordant de vie, il est avant tout un chien très proche de l'humain, qui apprécie profondément la compagnie et le contact. Au quotidien, c'est un compagnon calme et doux, qui sait se faire oublier autant que se faire adorer. Gourmand et facilement conquis, apportez quelques friandises lors de votre visite et il n'aura d'yeux que pour vous ! Oxyx présente des troubles neurologiques qui affectent légèrement sa démarche et lui font parfois perdre l'équilibre, sans compromettre sa qualité de vie. Chien de catégorie 2, il devra porter une muselière en balade, ce qu'il accepte sans difficulté. Son adoption nécessite une attestation d'aptitude, une déclaration en mairie et un casier judiciaire vierge. Oxyx est une force tranquille.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Pornic
Shelter
SPA Pornic
Living with OXYX
  • Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Pornic · PornicLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing OXYX home

What you'll need for OXYX 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 OXYX

What life with OXYX looks like

OXYX is a medium-sized adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at SPA Pornic in Pornic.

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: Neurological condition affecting gait and balance; requires category 2 dog legal documentation (aptitude certificate, municipal declaration, clean criminal record)

🇫🇷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 OXYX, answered.

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