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RHEA

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Entry date: 25/06/2025 Staffordshire terrier (category 2 = a ownership permit is mandatory as well as wearing a muzzle in public transport, public places and venues open to the public). She is perfectly socialized with people. Her level of obedience is correct. She accepts petting without any problem and is not bothered by noise and commotion. She also knows how to show when it becomes too much for her: she just moves away and goes about her business calmly. This dog is really top! She accepts petting without any problem and is not bothered by noise and commotion. She also knows how to show when it becomes too much for her: she just moves away and goes about her business calmly. This dog is really top! RHEA has so much love to give...

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Date entrée : 25/06/2025 Staffordshire terrier (catégorie 2 = un permis de détention est obligatoire ainsi que le port de la muselière dans les transports en commun, lieux publics et locaux accueillant du public). Elle est parfaitement sociabilisée aux humains. Son niveau d’obéissance est correct. Elle accepte sans problème les caresses et elle n’est pas dérangée par le bruit et l’agitation. Elle sait également montrer quand cela devient trop pour elle : elle se contente de s’éloigner et part vaquer à ses occupations tranquillement. Envie d’en savoir plus sur Rhéa ? Contactez notre équipe adoption par mail:

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Poitiers
Shelter
SPA Poitiers
Cared for by SPA Poitiers · PoitiersLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing RHEA home

What you'll need for RHEA 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 RHEA

What life with RHEA looks like

RHEA is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Poitiers in Poitiers.

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 RHEA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about RHEA?
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 RHEA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt RHEA 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 RHEA 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 RHEA 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 RHEA 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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