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TINA

Border Collie · Female · Young · 1 year

TINA came into our shelter following a seizure by authorities for neglect. She and hundreds of other animals have been living in deplorable conditions since their births. They have no experience with indoor life and are discovering walks by our side. They will need owners who are gentle and patient. TINA is very human-like, like other dogs (a test will need to be conducted at the shelter if you already have a dog at home). She is very affectionate, but also very timid. We do not yet know her compatibility with cats. She can live with children, provided they do not startle her and give her her rest time, but we will avoid the very young ones as TINA can quickly become scared. The city center should be avoided as TINA is afraid of cars.

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Tina nous viens d’une saisie pour maltraitance. Elle et des centaines d’autres animaux vivaient dans des conditions déplorables, depuis leurs naissances. Ils ne connaissent rien à la vie en intérieur, et découvrent les promenades à nos côtés. Ils auront besoins de propriétaires doux et patients. Tina est proche de l’humain, comme des autres chiens (un test devra être réalisé au refuge si vous avez déjà un chien chez vous). Elle est très câline, mais également très craintive. Nous ne connaissons pas son entente avec les chats pour l’instant. Elle pourra vivre avec des enfants, du moment qu’ils ne la brusquent pas et qu’ils lui laissent ses moments de repos, mais nous éviterons ceux en bas-âge car Tina peut vite prendre peur. La pleine ville sera à éviter car Tina a peur des voitures.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Thionville
Shelter
SPA Thionville
Living with TINA
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing TINA home

What you'll need for TINA 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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About TINA

What life with TINA looks like

TINA is a young adult border collie 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.

🇫🇷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 TINA, answered.

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