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Samya

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Samya arrived at the shelter after an investigation; she was living in poor conditions. She has never known anything, neither walks, nor wearing a harness/leash, nor meeting unfamiliar people... But she is not intimidated! Samya has plenty of energy and loves to run wild on walks. The little girl is very close to humans, affectionate and greedy. Although she has relaxed a lot with us, she remains wary of visitors and will need time to trust 100%. Samya can be reactive to unfamiliar people. She does not get along with other animals or children.

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Samya est arrivée à la suite d'une enquête, elle vivait dans de mauvaises conditions. Elle n'a jamais rien connu, ni les promenades, ni le port d'un harnais/laisse, ni les rencontres de personnes inconnues... Mais elle ne se laisse pas impressionner ! Samya a de l'énergie à revendre, et adore faire la folle en promenade. La nénette est très proche de l'humain, câline et gourmande. Malgré qu’elle se soit beaucoup détendue avec nous, elle reste craintive face aux visiteurs, et aura besoin de temps pour faire 100% confiance. Samya peut se montrer réactive face aux personnes inconnues. Elle ne s'entend pas avec les autres animaux, ni avec les enfants.

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Forbach
Shelter
SPA Forbach
Living with Samya
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Forbach · ForbachLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Samya home

What you'll need for Samya 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 Samya

What life with Samya looks like

Samya is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Forbach in Forbach.

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.

Forbach, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Samya, answered.

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