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Female · Young · 3 years

Uma – mixed breed shepherd born in January 2023 Uma hasn’t had much luck… Despite her young age, she has already lived with several families without finding the stability she deserves. She is a dynamic, playful, and very affectionate dog who needs stability, patience, and most importantly, a present, sporty, and committed owner. She needs regular physical activity to thrive fully. We will avoid homes with young children, but she can live with respectful teenagers. Uma does not get along with other female dogs or cats. She can live with a non-dominant male of similar size, but she must be the only pet in the household. Uma finally deserves a real chance… a stable, kind home, and one ready to invest in her.

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Uma – croisée berger née en janvier 2023 Uma n’a pas eu beaucoup de chance… Malgré son jeune âge, elle a déjà connu plusieurs familles, sans jamais trouver la stabilité qu’elle mérite. C’est une chienne dynamique, joueuse et très affectueuse, qui a besoin de repères, de patience et surtout d’un maître présent, sportif et engagé. Elle a besoin d’une dépense physique régulière pour s’épanouir pleinement. Nous éviterons les foyers avec jeunes enfants, mais elle pourra vivre avec des adolescents respectueux. Uma ne s’entend pas avec les autres chiens femelles, ni avec les chats. Elle pourra vivre avec un mâle de son gabarit non dominant Elle devra être le seul animal du foyer. Uma attend enfin une vraie chance… un foyer stable, bienveillant, et prêt à s’investir pour elle.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Compiègne
Shelter
SPA Compiègne
Living with Uma
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Compiègne · Compiègne

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Uma home

What you'll need for Uma 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 Uma

What life with Uma looks like

Uma is a large young adult dog waiting at SPA Compiègne in Compiègne.

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.

Note from the shelter: Cannot live with female dogs or cats; needs to be only pet or with non-dominant male dog of similar size

🇫🇷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 Uma, answered.

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