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VANDA

Pointer · Female · Adult · 8 years

VANDA is an energetic and vibrant dog who is looking for active and patient adopters. She needs people who are ready to offer her daily walks and help her learn to channel her energy. VANDA is not compatible with cats, and it is best if she does not live with young children due to her very energetic temperament. If you are ready to offer her a consistent environment while being respectful and helping her learn calmness, VANDA will be a faithful and lively companion!

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Vanda est une chienne pleine d'énergie et de vitalité, qui recherche des adoptants actifs et patients. Elle a besoin de personnes prêtes à lui offrir des balades quotidiennes et à l'aider à apprendre à canaliser son dynamisme. Vanda n'est pas compatible avec les chats et il est préférable qu'elle ne vive pas avec de jeunes enfants en raison de son tempérament très énergique. Si vous êtes prêt à lui offrir un cadre cohérent tout en étant respectueux et à l'accompagner dans son apprentissage du calme, Vanda sera une compagne fidèle et pleine de vie !

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
Bouguenais)
Living with VANDA
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing VANDA home

What you'll need for VANDA 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 VANDA

What life with VANDA looks like

VANDA is a medium-sized adult pointer dog waiting at Bouguenais) in Nantes.

An 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 VANDA, answered.

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