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Adopt SILAS

Male · Young · 3 years

SILAS arrived at our shelter not long ago, following a transfer from Romania. Dogs from Romania require more significant work in terms of socialization and adaptation to family life, and they will need owners who are patient and gentle. He is adorable and very close to humans, always ready to run in the fields and play. He is sociable with other animals of the same species, males and females. We do not yet know how he gets along with cats. He will not be placed with young children. A home with a well-fenced yard in a quiet environment would be ideal for SILAS. This animal is not suitable for homes with young children.

Read original (fr)

Silas est arrivé au refuge, à la suite d'un transfert venant de Roumanie. Les chiens venant de Roumanie demandent un travail de sociabilisation et d’adaptation à la vie en famille plus conséquent, ils auront besoin de propriétaires patients et doux. Il se montre adorable et très proche de l’humain, toujours partant pour aller courir dans les champs et jouer. Sociable avec ses congénères, mâles et femelles. Il ne sera pas placé avec des chats, ni avec des enfants en bas âge. Silas peut vivre en maison avec jardin bien clôturé, comme en appartement.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Thionville
Shelter
SPA Thionville
Living with SILAS
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Thionville · Thionville

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing SILAS home

What you'll need for SILAS 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 SILAS

What life with SILAS looks like

SILAS is a medium-sized young adult dog waiting at SPA Thionville in Thionville.

An young 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.

Note from the shelter: Requires socialization and adaptation work due to Romanian street dog background

🇫🇷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 SILAS, answered.

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