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SAMBA

Chihuahua · Male · Adult · 4 years

This little Chihuahua was abandoned following the death of its owner. He is an adorable, calm, affectionate, and playful dog. He can stay alone without getting into trouble, travels very well in the car, and is well-behaved on walks. He is both energetic and tranquil, enjoys cuddles while maintaining a small independent streak. However, he is fearful of other dogs and will need a reassuring and calm environment. Regarding his cleanliness, we lack sufficient information. His previous family took him out very regularly, and he has also suffered from urinary issues in the past, which does not allow us to definitively know the origin of any marking issues reported by his second family. He is now seeking a gentle and patient family that will finally give him the stability he deserves.

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Ce petit Chihuahua a été abandonné suite au décès de sa propriétaire. C'est un chien adorable, calme, câlin et joueur. Il peut rester seul sans faire de bêtises, voyage très bien en voiture et se montre sage en promenade. Il est à la fois dynamique et tranquille, apprécie les câlins tout en gardant un petit côté indépendant. Il est cependant craintif avec les autres chiens et aura besoin d’un environnement rassurant et calme. Concernant la propreté, nous manquons de recul. Son ancienne famille le sortait très régulièrement et il a également souffert de problèmes urinaires par le passé, ce qui ne permet pas de savoir avec certitude l’origine des éventuels marquages signalés par sa seconde famille. Il recherche aujourd’hui une famille douce et patiente qui lui offrira enfin la stabilité qu’il mérite.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Arras
Shelter
SPA Arras (Tilloy)
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Bringing SAMBA home

What you'll need for SAMBA 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
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    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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About SAMBA

What life with SAMBA looks like

SAMBA is a adult chihuahua 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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting SAMBA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about SAMBA?
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 SAMBA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt SAMBA 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is SAMBA 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 SAMBA 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 SAMBA 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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