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SHENZI

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Beautiful Shenzi is a sweet little one who hasn't had an easy life. She lived in an uncleaned 6m² outdoor enclosure. This big-hearted girl doesn't hold it against humans and is very friendly with the entire team. Shenzi was adopted but has returned to the shelter after a few months. She will need active and available adopters because the little one is very lively and will need daily physical exertion but also education to learn patience! Shenzi can stay alone for a few hours. We wish beautiful Shenzi a placement outside the busy city, and if there is a garden, it must be extremely well-fenced. Gentle Shenzi is looking for a home without other animals where she will be the center of attention and affection! Shenzi knows children and is friendly with them. Don't hesitate to come meet Shenzi; she is eagerly awaiting her new life!

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La belle Shenzi est une gentille louloute qui n'a pas eu la vie facile. Elle vivait dans un enclos extérieur de 6m² jamais nettoyé. Cette chouette fifille au grand cœur n'en tient pas rigueur à l'humain et est très avenante avec l'ensemble de l'équipe. Shenzi a été adoptée mais elle est de retour au refuge après quelques mois d'adoption. Il lui faudra des adoptants sportifs et disponibles car la louloute est très vive et aura besoin de dépense physique quotidienne mais aussi d'éducation pour apprendre à patienter ! Shenzi pourra rester quelques heures seule. Nous souhaitons pour la belle Shenzi un placement hors pleine ville, s'il y a un jardin celui ci devra être extrêmement bien clos. La douce Shenzi recherche un foyer sans autre animal où elle sera le centre de l'attention et des câlins ! Shenzi connait les enfants et est avenante avec eux. N'hésitez pas à venir rencontrer Shenzi, elle attend avec impatience la nouvelle vie qui s'offre à elle !

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Thionville
Shelter
SPA Thionville
Living with SHENZI
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Thionville · ThionvilleLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing SHENZI home

What you'll need for SHENZI in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 SHENZI

What life with SHENZI looks like

SHENZI is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Thionville in Thionville.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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.

Thionville, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting SHENZI, answered.

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