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American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Adult · 5 years

RUBEN has been in the our shelter since 2023 and is still waiting for its family. It is a friendly dog that gets along with other dogs, cats, and can live with respectful children. It has good manners, but mental and physical stimulation will be necessary on a daily basis to ensure its well-being. RUBEN is a category 2 dog: its adoption therefore implies compliance with certain requirements (such as a pet detention permit, insurance, etc.). It is seeking a serious family ready to invest and finally offer it the stability it deserves. Come meet it!

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Ruben est en refuge depuis 2023 et attend toujours sa famille. C’est un chien sociable qui s’entend avec les chiens, les chats et peut vivre avec des enfants respectueux. Il a de bonnes bases, mais une bonne dépense mentale et physique sera à prévoir au quotidien pour assurer son équilibre. Ruben est un chien de catégorie 2 : son adoption implique donc de se mettre en règle (permis de détention, assurance, etc.). Il recherche une famille sérieuse, prête à s’investir et à lui offrir enfin la stabilité qu’il mérite. Venez le rencontrer !

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Gennevilliers
Shelter
SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont)
Living with RUBEN
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont) · GennevilliersLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing RUBEN home

What you'll need for RUBEN 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 RUBEN

What life with RUBEN looks like

RUBEN is a medium-sized adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont) in Gennevilliers.

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.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting RUBEN, answered.

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