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TUWAN

Belgian Tervuren · Male · Young · 3 years

TUWAN arrives from an investigation for neglect. Shy by nature, we are looking for a patient home for a new life. Animals cannot be reserved and all adoptions must be preceded by a visit to the shelter with all members of the household including dogs. We invite you to complete the commitment and knowledge certificate before coming to meet TUWAN at the shelter. Available on our website as well as by email via the contact form.

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Tuwan arrive d'une enquête pour négligence. De nature méfiante, nous recherchons un foyer patient pour une nouvelle vie. Nous vous invitons à remplir le certificat d'engagement et de connaissance avant de venir à sa rencontre au refuge. Disponible sur notre site ainsi que par mail via le formulaire de contact.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Pornic
Shelter
SPA Pornic
Cared for by SPA Pornic · PornicLearn about Belgian Tervuren →
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing TUWAN home

What you'll need for TUWAN 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 TUWAN

What life with TUWAN looks like

TUWAN is a young adult belgian tervuren dog waiting at SPA Pornic in Pornic.

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.

Pornic, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting TUWAN, answered.

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