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RAIKA

Rottweiler · Female · Adult · 5 years

Raika arrived at the shelter following an investigation. She's a gentle dog with some basic training. She needs a stable, loving and patient family who will know how to reassure her constantly. She loves to play and is close to humans once she trusts them. She is also very food-motivated and should not be bothered when eating from her bowl. Category 2 dog (evaluation 1/4).

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Raïka est arrivée au refuge suite à une enquête, c'est une gentille chienne avec de bonnes bases d'éducation. Il lui faut une famille stable, aimante et patiente qui saura la rassurée en permanence , elle adore jouer et est proche de l'humain une fois en confiance. Elle est aussi très gourmande et il ne faut pas l'embêter quand elle mange sa gamelle. Chienne de catégorie 2( évaluation 1/4 )

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Ales
Shelter
Vallerargues)
Living with RAIKA
  • ✕Has special needs
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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing RAIKA home

What you'll need for RAIKA 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

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    €20–35

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About RAIKA

What life with RAIKA looks like

RAIKA is a large adult rottweiler dog waiting at Vallerargues) in Ales.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Needs reassurance and should not be disturbed while eating

🇫🇷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 RAIKA, answered.

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