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SAMOUSA

Chihuahua · Male · Adult · 6 years

Currently in foster care! Samousa is a shy but adorable mixed Chihuahua/Pinscher (we're not sure which) who came to us from the pound. He can live with other dogs and gentle, respectful children. He seems to have a bit of trouble with being alone. He can live in a house or apartment.

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Actuellement en famille relais! Samousa est un timide mais adorable croisé chihuahua/pinscher (on ne sait pas trop) qui nous vient de fourrière. Il pourra vivre avec d’autres chiens et avec des enfants doux et respectueux. Il semble avoir un peu de mal avec la solitude. Il pourra vivre en maison ou en appartement.

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇫🇷Rennes

Shelter

SPA Rennes

Living with SAMOUSA

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About SAMOUSA

What life with SAMOUSA looks like

SAMOUSA is an adult chihuahua dog waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

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 SAMOUSA, answered.

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