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Adopt Siko

Labrador Retriever · Unknown

Male Born in March 2019 Labrador Retriever and Braque Cross Description Arrived at the shelter through the pound, Siko is a former street dog. He is a nervous, energetic and lively dog. His entire education is to be done. Very sociable with humans, playful and affectionate, his emotional management and relationship with other dogs will need work. Siko still has a lot to learn but he is a good dog who can improve if properly handled, in a consistent and kind education. He is looking for patient, active adopters ready to commit long-term. Additional Information Arrival date at the shelter: September 2025Identification: to be filled (microchipped)Can live with cats: NoCan live with other dogs: No males, to be tested with femalesCan live with children: To be determinedLiving conditions desired:

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Siko Mâle Né en mars 2019 Croisé Labrador Braque Description Description Arrivé au refuge par le biais de la fourrière, Siko est un ancien chien de la rue. C'est un chien nerveux, dynamique et plein de vie. Toute son éducation est à faire. Très sociable avec l'humain, joueur et affectueux, sa gestion émotionnelle et son rapport avec les autres chiens seront à travailler. Siko a encore pas mal de choses à apprendre mais c'est un bon chien, qui peut évoluer, s'il est pris en main correctement, dans une éducation cohérente et bienveillante. Il recherche des adoptants patients, sportifs et prêts à s'investir sur le long terme. Informations complémentaires Date d'arrivée au refuge : septembre 2025Identification : à renseigner (pucé)Peut vivre avec des chats : nonPeut vivre avec d'autres chiens : pas de mâles, à tester avec les femellesPeut vivre avec des enfants : à renseignerConditions de vie souhaitées : en maison, jardin clos

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
SPA de Loire Atlantique
Living with Siko
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA de Loire Atlantique · NantesLearn about Labrador Retriever

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Siko home

What you'll need for Siko 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
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    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 Siko

What life with Siko looks like

Siko is a adult labrador retriever 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 Siko, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Siko?
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 Siko on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Siko 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 Siko 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 Siko 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 Siko 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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