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Toundra

Chihuahua · Female · Senior · 11 years

Toundra is a 12-year-old Chihuahua who dreams of finding a peaceful home to live out her golden years. She will need some time to discover her new environment and feel comfortable. House or apartment, a calm home, OK dogs and cats. This adorable grandma deserves a caring family who will offer her comfort, gentleness, and affection for the rest of her life.

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SOS POUR TOUNDRA Toundra est une petite Chihuahua de 12 ans qui rêve de trouver un foyer paisible pour vivre une douce retraite. Elle aura besoin d’un peu de temps pour découvrir son nouvel environnement et s’y sentir bien. Maison ou appartement Un foyer calme OK chiens et chats Cette adorable mamie mérite une famille attentionnée qui lui offrira confort, douceur et tendresse pour la suite de sa vie.

Size
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Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇫🇷Compiègne
Shelter
SPA Compiègne
Living with Toundra
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by SPA Compiègne · CompiègneLearn about Chihuahua →
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Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Toundra home

What you'll need for Toundra 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 Toundra

What life with Toundra looks like

Toundra is a senior chihuahua dog waiting at SPA Compiègne in Compiègne.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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.

Compiègne, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Toundra, answered.

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