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Adopt Selma

Female · Adult · 8 years

Female Born in August 2017 Mixed Breed Shepherd Description Selma is a beautiful 8-year-old mixed breed Shepherd, arrived at our shelter in May 2022 during an emergency repatriation from an overpopulated shelter in Romania. Her past is unknown, but there is no doubt that it was not easy. Her beginnings with us were extremely difficult. Selma deeply feared humans and contact, isolating herself at the back of her cage, invisible. Thanks to the unwavering commitment of our volunteers and animal caretakers, she made a spectacular progress. Today, even though she still shows traces of her trauma, Selma is a completely different dog! She has gained confidence, finally revealing a determined, gentle, attentive temperament and... a bit of a princess on the side! She knows what she wants and how to get it, and shows deep affection once she is completely trusting. Selma is also sociable with other animals of the same species and gets along well with cats, making her a dog with many qualities. Her future owners will have the mission of gradually introducing her to life inside a house, helping her discover new environments very gradually. She will need regular daily walks in an appropriate setting. To ensure her well-being and peace of mind, we wish to avoid adoption with young children. If this profile touches you and you recognize yourself in this description... Selma is waiting for you to give you all the love she has to offer. Additional Information Arrival date at the shelter: May 2022 Identification: 642098100276392 Can live with cats: yes Can live with other dogs: yes Can live with children: avoid young children Preferred living conditions:

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Accueil Selma Croisée Berger, Femelle, née en août 2017 Catégorie : Adoptés DescriptionInformations complémentaires Selma est une magnifique chienne croisée Berger de 8 ans, arrivée dans notre refuge en mai 2022, à l’occasion d’un rapatriement d'urgence depuis un refuge surpeuplé en Roumanie. Son passé nous est inconnu, mais il ne fait aucun doute qu'il n'a pas été simple. Ses débuts parmi nous ont été extrêmement difficiles. Selma craignait profondément l'humain et le contact, s’isolant au fond de son box, invisible. Grâce à l'engagement sans faille de nos bénévoles et animalières, elle a fait une progression spectaculaire. Aujourd'hui, même si elle garde des traces de ses traumatismes, Selma est une toute autre chienne ! Elle a gagné en confiance, laissant enfin apparaître un tempérament volontaire, doux, attentif et... un peu princesse sur les bords ! Elle sait ce qu'elle veut et comment l'obtenir, et se montre profondément affectueuse une fois qu'elle est en totale confiance. Selma est également sociable avec ses congénères et s'entend bien avec les chats, faisant d'elle une chienne aux multiples qualités. Ses futurs maîtres auront la mission de l'introduire doucement à la vie à l'intérieur d'une maison, en lui faisant découvrir de nouveaux environnements très progressivement. Elle aura besoin de sorties quotidiennes régulières dans un cadre adapté. Pour garantir son bien-être et sa sérénité, nous souhaitons éviter une adoption en présence de jeunes enfants. Si ce portrait vous touche et que vous vous reconnaissez dans ce profil... Selma n'attend plus que vous pour vous donner tout l'amour qu'elle a à offrir. Informations complémentaires Sexe Femelle Origine Croisé Race Berger allemand Né en août 2017 Date d'arrivée au refuge mai 2022 Identification 642098100276392 Conditions de vie Appartement possible Énergie Entente chats Oui Entente chiens Sociable avec les chiens selon présentations Enfants Pas d’enfants en bas âge, oui adolescent Produits similaires Inaya Panda Speedy

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
SPA de Loire Atlantique
Living with Selma
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA de Loire Atlantique · Nantes

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Selma home

What you'll need for Selma 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
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    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
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    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 Selma

What life with Selma looks like

Selma is a adult dog waiting at SPA de Loire Atlantique in Nantes.

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 Selma, answered.

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