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SPIKE

Male · Adult · 5 years

SPIKE arrived at our shelter following a surrender, with his previous owner having to be hospitalized. He lived in difficult conditions, marked by a state of Diogenes syndrome, and had very few opportunities to venture out and explore the outside world. His recent arrival at the shelter still makes him a bit timid and reserved, but he already displays beautiful qualities and simply needs to gain confidence. SPIKE is looking for a present, patient, and attentive family who will be able to accompany him in his discovery of new living habits and offer him the stability he needs. With time and gentleness, he will be able to flourish fully and reveal his entire personality. His interactions with dogs and cats are currently unknown. Tests can be conducted at the shelter for interested families. Come meet him!

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Spike est arrivé au refuge suite à une cession, son ancien propriétaire ayant dû être hospitalisée. Il vivait dans des conditions difficiles, marquées par un syndrome de Diogène, et avait très peu l'occasion de sortir et de découvrir le monde extérieur. Son arrivée récente au refuge le rend encore un peu timide et réservé, mais il montre déjà de belles qualités et ne demande qu'à gagner en confiance. Spike recherche une famille présente, patiente et à l'écoute, qui saura l'accompagner dans sa découverte de nouvelles habitudes de vie et lui offrir la stabilité dont il a besoin. Avec du temps et de la douceur, il pourra s'épanouir pleinement et révéler toute sa personnalité. Ses ententes avec les chiens et les chats sont actuellement inconnues. Des tests pourront être réalisés au refuge pour les familles intéressées. Venez le rencontrer !

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Gennevilliers
Shelter
SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont)
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Cared for by SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont) · Gennevilliers

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing SPIKE home

What you'll need for SPIKE 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
    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 SPIKE

What life with SPIKE looks like

SPIKE is a adult dog waiting at SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont) in Gennevilliers.

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 SPIKE, answered.

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