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Chihuahua · Female · Adult · 6 years

PIPA is a adorable 7-year-old louloute who was abandoned directly at the pound. We don't know her past, except that she has already had several owners. She is quite shy but is revealing herself more and more. PIPA can live just as well in an apartment as in a house, and with children who respect her pace and needs. She can live with dogs as well as cats. She is a calm dog who tolerates solitude well. She has a mild hip dysplasia on her left side, which will require osteopathic sessions to alleviate and preserve her comfort. We are looking for a family ready to accompany her with gentleness, patience, and kindness for the rest of her life.

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Pipa est une adorable louloute de 7 ans qui a été abandonnée directement en fourrière. Nous ne connaissons pas son passé, si ce n’est qu’elle a déjà connu plusieurs propriétaires. Elle est assez timide mais se révèle de plus en plus. Pipa pourra vivre aussi bien en appartement qu’en maison ainsi qu’avec des enfants respectueux de son rythme et de ses besoins. Elle pourra vivre avec des chiens comme avec des chats. C’est une chienne calme et qui supporte bien la solitude. Elle présente une légère dysplasie de la hanche gauche, qui nécessitera des séances d'ostéopathie pour la soulager et préserver son confort. Nous lui recherchons une famille prête à l’accompagner avec douceur, patience et bienveillance pour le reste de sa vie.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
Living with PIPA
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing PIPA home

What you'll need for PIPA 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 PIPA

What life with PIPA looks like

PIPA is a adult chihuahua dog waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

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 PIPA, answered.

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