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SNIPE

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Young · 2 years

SNIPE was abused in the past. He needs a calm and patient home in the countryside, he needs to be reassured and given time to adapt. When trust is established, he is a kind, affectionate and playful dog. SNIPE is a category 2 dog, the shelter will be there to explain and accompany you through all the procedures. SNIPE was abused in the past. He needs a calm and patient home in the countryside, he needs to be reassured and given time to adapt. When trust is established, he is a kind, affectionate and playful dog. SNIPE is a category 2 dog, the shelter will be there to explain and accompany you through all the procedures.

FR·Show original

Snipe a été maltraité dans son passé. Il a besoin d’un foyer calme et patient à la campagne, il a besoin d’être rassuré et de temps pour s’adapter. En confiance s’est un loulou gentil, câlin et joueur. Snipe est un chien de catégorie 2, le refuge sera là pour vous expliquer et vous accompagner dans toutes les démarches. Snipe a été maltraité dans son passé. Il a besoin d’un foyer calme et patient à la campagne, il a besoin d’être rassuré et de temps pour s’adapter. En confiance s’est un loulou gentil, câlin et joueur. Snipe est un chien de catégorie 2, le refuge sera là pour vous expliquer et vous accompagner dans toutes les démarches.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with SNIPE
  • ✓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 1 month ago

Bringing SNIPE home

What you'll need for SNIPE 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

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    €20–35

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About SNIPE

What life with SNIPE looks like

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

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.

🇫🇷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 SNIPE, answered.

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