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uky

Male · Young · 3 years

Uky is a large dog who can feel uncomfortable around strangers; once he trusts someone, however, he becomes very close to humans. He is calm, enjoys walks, and loves cuddles. Positive reinforcement training will be necessary. Uky has previously lived with cats and can get along with dogs if introduced properly.

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Uky est en grand chien qui peut se montrer mal à l'aise avec les inconnus, une fois en confiance il est très proche de l'humain. Il est calme, apprécie les balades et les câlins. Une éducation positive sera nécessaire. Uky a déjà vécu avec des chats et peut s'entendre avec les chiens sur présentation.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷—
Shelter
SPA Château-d'Olonne
Cared for by SPA Château-d'Olonne
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing uky home

What you'll need for uky in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About uky

What life with uky looks like

uky is a large young adult dog waiting at SPA Château-d'Olonne.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 uky, answered.

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