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SAIKO

Australian Shepherd · Male · Adult · 5 years

Saiko is a dog that is not very comfortable with strangers, but once he trusts you, he can be affectionate and particularly endearing. He is clean, can stay alone without causing trouble, and behaves very well in the car. He enjoys spending time with his human and will offer you a lot of affection. Saiko needs a specific diet and long-term treatment, which he is well accustomed to. This is simply part of his routine and does not prevent him from living fully and serenely. He is now looking for a gentle and caring family to share beautiful moments with. Not compatible with dogs, cats, or children.

FR·Show original

Saiko est un chien pas très à l'aise avec les inconnus, une fois en confiance il sait être affectueux et particulièrement attachant. Il est propre, sait rester seul sans faire de bêtises et se comporte très bien en voiture. Il apprécie les moments de présence et les échanges avec son humain, et saura vous offrir beaucoup d’affection. Saiko a besoin d’une alimentation spécifique ainsi que d’un traitement au long cours, auxquels il est bien habitué. Cela fait simplement partie de sa routine et ne l’empêche pas de vivre pleinement et sereinement. Il recherche aujourd’hui une famille douce et attentionnée pour partager de beaux moments. Pas compatible chiens, chats, enfants.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇫🇷Arras

Shelter

SPA Arras (Tilloy)

Living with SAIKO

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing SAIKO home

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About SAIKO

What life with SAIKO looks like

SAIKO is an adult australian shepherd dog waiting at SPA Arras (Tilloy) in Arras.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting SAIKO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about SAIKO?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Arras (Tilloy) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw SAIKO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt SAIKO if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Arras (Tilloy) 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is SAIKO 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 SAIKO 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 Arras (Tilloy) early rather than rehoming privately; they know SAIKO 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.