How do I contact the shelter about VEVA?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Tours (Luynes) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw VEVA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt VEVA if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Tours (Luynes) 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 VEVA 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 VEVA 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 Tours (Luynes) early rather than rehoming privately; they know VEVA 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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VEVA

Belgian Malinois · Female · Senior · 10 years

Veva, like many of our elderly shepherd dogs, goes unnoticed at the shelter. Full of wonderful qualities, she gets along well with other dogs—provided they respect her sensitive physical condition—and is incredibly close to her human companion, always eager to go for a walk... even if she often needs reminding that she’s no longer a young pup. She simply isn’t aware of it yet. So yes, she’s not particularly fond of handling or medical care—because osteoarthritis really hurts, and because her life hasn’t been all sweetness and light. Yes, her bed and food bowl are almost sacred to her. Having never had such comforts before, discovering comfort at the age of eight makes these little luxuries all the more precious. That’s why we won’t place her with children. But does that mean she deserves to spend her final years locked in a kennel? Today, Veva is in pain; her osteoarthritis is taking its toll. She dreams of finally finding a loving family again, so that her retirement can be as gentle and peaceful as possible—and so that she’ll definitely not end up spending her last days in a kennel. A golden grandma, through and through.

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Veva, comme beaucoup de nos vieux bergers, passe inaperçue au refuge. Pleine de qualités, elle s'entend avec les chiens (à condition qu'ils respectent son physique douloureux), et très proche de son humain, toujours partante pour partir en balade... Même s'il faut bien souvent lui rappeler qu'elle n'est plus une gamine. Elle n'en a pas conscience. Alors oui elle n'est pas très fan des manipulations et des soins. Parce que l'arthrose ça fait très mal et parce que sa vie n'a pas été faite que de douceur, oui son panier, sa gamelle c'est un peu trop sacré. Parce qu'elle n'en a jamais eu avant, découvrir le confort a 8 ans, ça rend les ressources précieuses. Nous ne la placerons donc pas avec des enfants. Mais mérite-t-elle pour autant de finir sa vie en boxe ? Aujourd'hui Veva a mal, l'arthrose est là. Elle rêve de retrouver enfin une vie de famille pour que sa retraite soit la plus douce possible. Pour ne surtout pas finir ses jours en boxe. Une mamie en or.

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇫🇷Tours

Shelter

SPA Tours (Luynes)

Living with VEVA

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing VEVA home

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About VEVA

What life with VEVA looks like

VEVA is a large senior belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Tours (Luynes) in Tours.

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.

Note from the shelter: Arthritis causing pain and mobility issues, resource guarding behavior around food and bed, dislikes handling and medical 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting VEVA, answered.

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