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pistache

Dalmatian · Female · Young · 2 years

Pistache arrived at the shelter after being abandoned. He's struggling with the situation and shows distrust and distance currently, but without any aggression. Gentleness, time, calm, and trust will help Pistache progress positively. Leash training needs to continue as he pulls enormously, especially when encountering other dogs. Pistache is not okay with other dogs at the moment - work with a behaviorist is strongly recommended to help him flourish and reduce his reactivity with other dogs.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇫🇷Omer

Shelter

SPA Saint-Omer

Living with pistache

✕Good with dogs
✕Has special needs

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing pistache home

What you'll need for pistache in week one.

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About pistache

What life with pistache looks like

pistache is a medium-sized young adult dalmatian cat waiting at SPA Saint-Omer in Omer.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

Note from the shelter: Behavioral training recommended for dog reactivity and leash pulling

🇫🇷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 pistache, answered.

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