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RUBENA

American Staffordshire Terrier · Female · Senior · 10 years

Ruben has been in the shelter since 2023 and is still waiting for his family. He is a sociable dog who gets along with dogs, cats and can live with respectful children. He has good foundations, but good mental and physical exercise will need to be planned daily to ensure his balance. Ruben is a category 2 dog: his adoption therefore involves complying with regulations (detention permit, insurance, etc.). He is looking for a serious family, ready to invest and finally offer him the stability he deserves. Come meet him!

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Laon
Shelter
SPA Laon
Living with RUBENA
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Laon · LaonLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier →
More dogs in Laon →More dogs in France →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing RUBENA home

What you'll need for RUBENA 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 RUBENA

What life with RUBENA looks like

RUBENA is a medium-sized senior american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at SPA Laon in Laon.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: Category 2 dog requiring permit, insurance and legal compliance

🇫🇷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.

Laon, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting RUBENA, answered.

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