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POUCHKA

Bull Terrier · Female · Adult · 8 years

It’s been over five years since I left the shelter. I can’t stand these cages and bars anymore—I’m bored, frustrated, and don’t present my best self when people walk by my enclosure. But if you take the time to get to know me, you’ll see nothing but love, loyalty, and kindness in me. I’m looking for a calm, rural environment with no other animals—where I can recharge and feel at home with my new owners. We invite you to fill out the commitment and knowledge certificate before coming to meet me at the shelter. It’s available on our website as well as via email through our contact form. All members of your household must be present for any adoption.

FR·Show original

Voila plus de 5 ans que j’avais quitter le refuge. Je n'en peux plus de ses grilles et de se barreaux, je m'ennuie, je m'agace et ne me montre pas sous mon meilleurs profil lorsque l'on passe devant mon box. Mais si vous prenez le temps de me découvrir vous ne verrez en moi qu'amour, loyauté et bienveillance. Je recherche un environnement calme à la campagne sans autres animaux où je pourrais me ressourcer auprès de mes nouveaux maitres. Nous vous invitons à remplir le certificat d'engagement et de connaissance avant de venir à sa rencontre au refuge. Disponible sur notre site ainsi que par mail via le formulaire de contact. L'ensemble du foyer doit être présent pour toute adoption. Evaluation comportementale : 2/4

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Pornic
Shelter
SPA Pornic
Cared for by SPA Pornic · PornicLearn about Bull Terrier

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing POUCHKA home

What you'll need for POUCHKA 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 POUCHKA

What life with POUCHKA looks like

POUCHKA is a adult bull terrier dog waiting at SPA Pornic in Pornic.

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 POUCHKA, answered.

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