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SHIVA

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Adult · 5 years

SHIVA must live in the countryside. He is fluffy, gentle, affectionate, and playful. He will need training, as he knows nothing. Future adopters must meet the conditions for keeping a category 2 dog, the shelter will be there to support and assist you with the paperwork. SHIVA must live in the countryside. He is fluffy, gentle, affectionate, and playful. He will need training, as he knows nothing. Future adopters must meet the conditions for keeping a category 2 dog, the shelter will be there to support and assist you with the paperwork.

FR·Show original

Shiva est gentil, câlin et joueur. Il a eu une vie de négligence mais il adore les humains et les promenades et aussi se baigner. Les futurs adoptants devront répondre aux conditions de détention d’un chien de catégorie 2, le refuge sera là pour vous accompagner et vous aider dans les démarches. Shiva est gentil, câlin et joueur. Il a eu une vie de négligence mais il adore les humains et les promenades et aussi se baigner. Les futurs adoptants devront répondre aux conditions de détention d’un chien de catégorie 2, le refuge sera là pour vous accompagner et vous aider dans les démarches.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with SHIVA
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Refuge Angoumois · AngoulêmeLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier →
More dogs in Angoulême →More dogs in France →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing SHIVA home

What you'll need for SHIVA 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 SHIVA

What life with SHIVA looks like

SHIVA is a medium-sized adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

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.

Angoulême, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting SHIVA, answered.

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