How do I contact the shelter about PISTACHE?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Poitiers 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 Poitiers 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 PISTACHE 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 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 Poitiers 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.

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PISTACHE

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Entered: 19/02/2022 affectionate, close to people, playful, cuddly, a food lover, energetic on walks, calm in his box. PISTACHE loves water. He is a big teddy bear. Perfectly enclosed garden at 1.70m. He didn't choose to be here, but he will choose you for life. Entered: 19/02/2022 Mixed / BLACK-AND-WHITE affectionate, close to people, playful, cuddly, a food lover, energetic on walks, calm in his box. PISTACHE loves water. He is a big teddy bear. Perfectly enclosed garden at 1.70m. He didn't choose to be here, but he will choose you for life. Entered: 19/02/2022 Mixed / BLACK-AND-WHITE affectionate, close to people, playful, cuddly, a food lover, energetic on walks, calm in his box. PISTACHE loves water. He is a big teddy bear. Perfectly enclosed garden at 1.70m. He didn't choose to be here, but he will choose you for life. Entered: 19/02/2022 Mixed / BLACK-AND-WHITE affectionate, close to people, playful, cuddly, a food lover, energetic on walks, calm in his box. PISTACHE loves water. He is a big teddy bear. Perfectly enclosed garden at 1.70m. Entered: 19/02/2022 Mixed / BLACK-AND-WHITE affectionate, close to people, playful, cuddly, a food lover, energetic on walks, calm in his box. PISTACHE loves water. He is a big teddy bear. Perfectly enclosed garden at 1.70m. Entered: 19/02/2022 Mixed / BLACK-AND-WHITE affectionate, close to people, playful, cuddly, a food lover, energetic on walks, calm in his box. PISTACHE loves water. He is a big teddy bear. Affectionate, close to people, playful, cuddly, a food lover, energetic on walks, calm in his box. PISTACHE loves water. He is a big teddy bear. Perfectly enclosed garden at 1.70m. He didn't choose to be here, but he will choose you for life.

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Date entrée : 19/02/2022 affectueux, proche de l’homme, joueur, câlin, gourmand, énergique en balade, calme dans son box. Pistache aime l’eau. C’est un gros nounours. Jardin parfaitement clos à 1m70 Il n’a pas choisi d’être ici, mais il vous choisira pour la vie. Date entrée : 19/02/2022 Croisé / NOIRE-BLANC affectueux, proche de l’homme, joueur, câlin, gourmand, énergique en balade, calme dans son box. Pistache aime l’eau. C’est un gros nounours. Jardin parfaitement clos à 1m70 Il n’a pas choisi d’être ici, mais il vous choisira pour la vie. Date entrée : 19/02/2022 Croisé / NOIRE-BLANC affectueux, proche de l’homme, joueur, câlin, gourmand, énergique en balade, calme dans son box. Pistache aime l’eau. C’est un gros nounours. Jardin parfaitement clos à 1m70 Il n’a pas choisi d’être ici, mais il vous choisira pour la vie. Date entrée : 19/02/2022 Croisé / NOIRE-BLANC affectueux, proche de l’homme, joueur, câlin, gourmand, énergique en balade, calme dans son box. Pistache aime l’eau. C’est un gros nounours. Jardin parfaitement clos à 1m70 Date entrée : 19/02/2022 Croisé / NOIRE-BLANC affectueux, proche de l’homme, joueur, câlin, gourmand, énergique en balade, calme dans son box. Pistache aime l’eau. C’est un gros nounours. Jardin parfaitement clos à 1m70 Date entrée : 19/02/2022 Croisé / NOIRE-BLANC affectueux, proche de l’homme, joueur, câlin, gourmand, énergique en balade, calme dans son box. Pistache aime l’eau. C’est un gros nounours. affectueux, proche de l’homme, joueur, câlin, gourmand, énergique en balade, calme dans son box. Pistache aime l’eau. C’est un gros nounours. Jardin parfaitement clos à 1m70 Il n’a pas choisi d’être ici, mais il vous choisira pour la vie.

Size

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇫🇷Poitiers

Shelter

SPA Poitiers

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Bringing PISTACHE home

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About PISTACHE

What life with PISTACHE looks like

PISTACHE is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Poitiers in Poitiers.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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.

Poitiers, France — browse more dogs in France.

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 Poitiers 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 Poitiers 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 PISTACHE 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 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 Poitiers 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.