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Adopt RUSSIA

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

RUSSIA does not give her trust easily; it will take time and deserving to earn it. She is a dog who hasn't had an easy life. She tolerates some dogs but not females, and no cats. She will need a calm environment, no young children, and people who are respectful. Once reassured, she is an affectionate dog and close to humans; life in a cage like for everyone is anxiety-inducing for her.

Read original (fr)

RUSSIA ne donne pas sa confiance facilement, il faudra la gagner et la mériter, c'est une chienne qui n'a pas eu la vie facile. Elle tolère certains chiens mais pas les chiennes, pas de chats. Elle aura besoin d'un environnement calme, pas d'enfants en bas âge et respectueux. Une fois rassurée, c'est une chienne affectueuse et proche de l'homme, la vie en box comme pour tous est anxiogène pour elle.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
Living with RUSSIA
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing RUSSIA home

What you'll need for RUSSIA 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 RUSSIA

What life with RUSSIA looks like

RUSSIA is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

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.

Vichy, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting RUSSIA, answered.

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