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Adopt POLKA

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

POLKA is a big-hearted dog, full of life and affection. A true "magnet" with humans, she never tires of proving her attachment and will be an ideal playmate for children, whom she adores particularly. Very dynamic, POLKA will need to share beautiful activities with her future masters to channel her energy, without forgetting a few treats, as she is a big foodie! For her well-being, POLKA seeks a home where she will be the sole pet: she does not appreciate the company of other animals of the same species nor that of cats and wishes to keep all your love for herself alone.

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Polka est une chienne au grand cœur, débordante de vie et d'affection. Véritable "pot de colle" avec les humains, elle ne se lasse jamais de prouver son attachement et sera une compagne de jeu idéale pour les enfants, qu'elle adore tout particulièrement. Très dynamique, Polka aura besoin de partager de belles activités avec ses futurs maîtres pour canaliser son énergie, sans oublier quelques récompenses, car c'est une grande gourmande ! Pour son épanouissement, Polka recherche un foyer où elle sera l'unique protégée : elle n'apprécie pas la compagnie de ses congénères ni celle des chats et souhaite garder tout votre amour pour elle seule.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
Living with POLKA
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Vichy (Brugheas) · VichyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing POLKA home

What you'll need for POLKA in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 POLKA

What life with POLKA looks like

POLKA is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

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: Needs to be only pet - does not get along with other dogs or cats

🇫🇷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 POLKA, answered.

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