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Steven

Male · Adult · 5 years

Steven est arrivé au refuge avec 7 autres chiens après une saisie en Vendée, où plus de 80 chiens vivaient dans des conditions catastrophiques, sans eau ni nourriture et dans une insalubrité totale. Coupé du monde extérieur, il n’a jamais connu la douceur d’un foyer ni de contacts bienveillants avec l’humain. Aujourd’hui, Steven est extrêmement craintif face aux humains et à l’extérieur. Pourtant, en quelques semaines, il commence tout juste à marcher jusqu’au parc. Pour lui, chaque petit progrès est une immense victoire. Il aura besoin d’une famille très investie, calme et patiente, prête à respecter son rythme sans jamais le brusquer. Un chien équilibré et bien dans ses pattes sera un précieux repère. Un suivi éducatif en méthodes positives est fortement recommandé. Steven aura besoin de temps et d’un accompagnement adapté pour apprendre à vivre sereinement. Il mérite enfin de découvrir un monde où il n’aura plus peur.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇫🇷Vannes

Shelter

SPA Vannes

Living with Steven

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Cared for by SPA Vannes · Vannes

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About Steven

What life with Steven looks like

Steven is an adult dog waiting at SPA Vannes in Vannes.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Steven, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Steven?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Vannes handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Steven on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Steven if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Vannes 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Steven 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 Steven 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 Vannes early rather than rehoming privately; they know Steven 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.