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THOR VAA

American Bully · Male · Adult · 4 years

Thor comes from St Parres au Tertres shelter and has had a difficult life, making him wary of strangers. His family will need multiple visits before Thor gives his trust. Once comfortable, he's a loving companion who's affectionate and close to humans. He needs to learn emotional management as he's had very little human contact and must relearn everything. This sensitive dog needs time to acclimate and respectful, understanding people. Not tested with other dogs, doesn't get along with cats, and cannot live with children. Requires outdoor space. After several years in shelter, Thor is now seeking a chance in Ile de France. For Thor's wellbeing, please learn about positive training and calming signals.

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Thor provient du refuge de St parres au Tertres, il n'a pas eu la vie facile... De ce fait, il se méfie des inconnus. Sa famille devra venir le rencontrer de nombreuses fois avant que Thor accorde sa confiance. Une fois à l'aise, c'est une bouille d’amour proche de l’humain et câlin. Il aura tout de même besoin d'apprendre à gérer ses émotions car monsieur n'a que très peu eu de contact avec l'humain. Il doit donc tout réapprendre. C'est un loulou sensible qui aura besoin d'un temps d'acclimatation et de personnes respectueuses et à l'écoute. Un travail de sociabilisation est en cours avec ses congénères mais il ne pourra pas vivre avec eux. Il ne s'entend pas avec les chats et ne pourra pas vivre avec des enfants. Il aura besoin d'un extérieur obligatoire. Après plusieurs années de refuge, notre beau Thor vient tenter sa chance en Ile de France. Venez vite le rencontrer. Pour le bien-être de Thor, merci de vous renseigner sur l'éducation bienveillante et les signaux d'apaisement.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇫🇷Vaux-le-Pénil

Shelter

SPA Vaux-le-Pénil

Living with THOR VAA

✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Cared for by SPA Vaux-le-Pénil · Vaux-le-Pénil Learn about American Bully →

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Listed 7 months ago

Bringing THOR VAA home

What you'll need for THOR VAA in week one.

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About THOR VAA

What life with THOR VAA looks like

THOR VAA is a medium-sized adult american bully dog waiting at SPA Vaux-le-Pénil in Vaux-le-Pénil.

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.

Note from the shelter: Requires extensive socialization and patient owner due to lack of human contact

🇫🇷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.

Vaux-le-Pénil, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting THOR VAA, answered.

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