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RAYKA

Mixed Breed · Female

Rayka, at the shelter for 31 days I am Rayka, a beautiful German Shepherd mix who arrived at the shelter through the pound and has never been claimed, so we do not know my past. I am a gentle dog who is timid around strangers and men at first (possible past mistreatment...), but extremely kind and affectionate once trust is gained. I am calm on walks and have good basic training. Not dominant, I get along with other animals of the same species (in a yard with several) but it is unknown how I will get along with cats (a test is possible at the shelter). I can live with children as long as they know how to respect my tranquility and calmness (avoid loud noises and sudden movements). I am looking for my forever home, loving, gentle, calm, and caring, ready to love me for life and meet all my needs for daily walks, play, and cuddles. With my stress and fear of strangers, several visits/walks at the shelter will be necessary before taking me home to create a first bond.

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Je m’appelle Rayka, très jolie croisée Berger arrivée au refuge par la fourrière et jamais réclamée, on ne connait donc pas mon passé. Je suis une gentille chienne très craintive de l’inconnu et des hommes au premier abord (maltraitance présagée…), mais très affectueuse une fois en confiance. C’est pourquoi il faut m’aborder avec calme et douceur, et éviter les gestes brusques. J’ai de bonnes bases d’éducation mais il faudra la parfaire dans la douceur étant donné mon jeune âge. Non dominante, je m’entends avec mes congénères en général ; pour les chats le test a révélé que j’en ai peur. Je peux vivre avec des enfants à conditions qu’ils sachent respecter ma tranquilité et le calme (éviter cris et gestes brusques). Je recherche mon dernier foyer aimant, doux, calme et bienveillant, prêt à m’aimer pour la vie et à répondre à tous mes besoins de sorties quotidiennes, de jeux, de câlins. Je préfère vivre au calme de la campagne et éviter le tumulte et le monde de la ville. Avec mon stress et ma peur de l’inconnu, plusieurs visites/balades au refuge seront nécesssaires avant de m’emmener à la maison afin de créer un 1er lien. Venez me rencontrer, vous ne le regretterez pas 🙂

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇷Lagord
Shelter
SPA Lagord / La Rochelle
Living with RAYKA
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing RAYKA home

What you'll need for RAYKA 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
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About RAYKA

What life with RAYKA looks like

RAYKA is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Lagord / La Rochelle in Lagord.

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 RAYKA, answered.

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