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Chihuahua · Female · Young · 1 year

Name: PEPITA Identification: 250268782028367 Breed (non-LOF type): X CHIHUAHUA Date of birth (age): 01/04/2025 Size: SMALL Weight: 3.6 KG Height: Behavior: PEPITA is a very young female dog found in the street, unidentified and unclaimed. The woman who found her could not keep her, so she asked us to take her in and find her a family. PEPITA is adorable and playful, and needs another dog to teach her canine manners. Getting along with other dogs: OK Photo: Adoption conditions: Placement under contract with La Patte de l'Espoir and a contribution of 250/300 euros (male/female) toward veterinary costs (identification, vaccinations, castration/spaying). PEPITA is in foster care with Carole in Bondy (93). PEPITA is awaiting her spay surgery. [color=blue]Would you like to adopt PEPITA?[color=blue][color=blue][color=blue][color=blue][color=blue][color=blue][color=blue] Download our adoption application form (to fill out the fo

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Nom : PEPITA Identification :250268782028367 Race (type non lof) : X CHIHUAHUA Date de naissance (âge) : 01/04/2025 Gabarit :PETIT Poids :3,6 KG Taille : Comportement : PEPITA est une toute jeune chienne trouvé dans la rue,pas identifié et non réclamé, la dame l'ayant trouvé ne pouvant pas la garder nous a demandé de la prendre en charge afin de lui trouver une famille. PEPITA est adorable, joueuse a besoin d'un autre chien pour lui apprendre les codes canins. Entente congénères : OK CHIENS Photo : Conditions d'adoption : Placement sous contrat La Patte de l'Espoir et participation de 250/300 euros (male/femelle) pour les frais vétérinaires (identification, vaccins, castration/stérilisation). PEPITA est en famille d'accueil chez Carole sur Bondy 93 PEPITA est en attente de sa stérilisation [color=blue]Vous souhaitez adopter PEPITA ? [color=blue][color=blue][color=blue][color=blue][color=blue][color=blue][color=blue] Téléchargez notre formulaire de demande d'adoption (pour remplir le fo

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
La Patte de l
Living with Pepita
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by La Patte de l · FranceLearn about Chihuahua →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Pepita home

What you'll need for Pepita 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 Pepita

What life with Pepita looks like

Pepita is a small young adult chihuahua dog waiting at La Patte de l in France.

A 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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

France, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pepita, answered.

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