How do I contact the shelter about VICK?

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

Can I adopt VICK if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Poitiers 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 VICK 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 VICK 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 Poitiers early rather than rehoming privately; they know VICK 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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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Date entered: 10/04/2025 Pointer VICK is a very affectionate dog who loves water and adores exercising. He loves walks. For a senior, he still has energy to spare and he's playful. Don't forget that he's a hunting dog, but he's also obedient and responds well to recalls and treats. He's very patient with leash passing, crossings with other animals of the same species, cars, bicycles... everything goes very well, with no reaction. VICK is a super pup, he just wants to be loved. “A captivating gaze, a faithful heart… and a place to take in your home” Date entered: 10/04/2025 Pointer VICK is a very affectionate dog who loves water and adores exercising. He loves walks. For a senior, he still has energy to spare and he's playful. Don't forget that he's a hunting dog, but he's also obedient and responds well to recalls and treats. He's very patient with leash passing, crossings with other animals of the same species, cars, bicycles... everything goes very well, with no reaction. VICK is a super pup, he just wants to be loved. “A captivating gaze, a faithful heart… and a place to take in your home” Date entered: 10/04/2025 Pointer VICK is a very affectionate dog who loves water and adores exercising. He loves walks. For a senior, he still has energy to spare and he's playful. Don't forget that he's a hunting dog, but he's also obedient and responds well to recalls and treats. He's very patient with leash passing, crossings with other animals of the same species, cars, bicycles... everything goes very well, with no reaction. VICK is a super pup, he just wants to be loved. “A captivating gaze, a faithful heart… and a place to take in your home” Date entered: 10/04/2025 Pointer VICK is a very affectionate dog who loves water and adores exercising. He loves walks. For a senior, he still has energy to spare and he's playful. Don't forget that he's a hunting dog, but he's also obedient and responds well to recalls and treats. He's very patient with leash passing, crossings with other animals of the same species, cars, bicycles... everything goes very well, with no reaction. VICK is a super pup, he just wants to be loved. “A captivating gaze, a faithful heart… and a place to take in your home” Date entered: 10/04/2025 Pointer VICK is a very affectionate dog who loves water and adores exercising. He loves walks. For a senior, he still has energy to spare and he's playful. Don't forget that he's a hunting dog, but he's also obedient and responds well to recalls and treats. He's very patient with leash passing, crossings with other animals of the same species, cars, bicycles... everything goes very well, with no reaction. VICK is a super pup, he just wants to be loved. “A captivating gaze, a faithful heart… and a place to take in your home” Date entered: 10/04/2025 Pointer VICK is a very affectionate dog who loves water and adores exercising. He loves walks. For a senior, he still has energy to spare and he's playful. Don't forget that he's a hunting dog, but he's also obedient and responds well to recalls and treats. He's very patient with leash passing, crossings with other animals of the same species, cars, bicycles... everything goes very well, with no reaction. VICK is a super pup, he just wants to be loved. “A captivating gaze, a faithful heart… and a place to take in your home” He's very patient with leash passing, crossings with other animals of the same species, cars, bicycles... everything goes very well, with no reaction. VICK is a super pup, he just wants to be loved. “A captivating gaze, a faithful heart… and a place to take in your home”

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Date entrée : 10/04/2025 Pointer VICK est un chien très affectueux, qui adore l’eau et ne demande qu’à se dépenser. Il adore les balades. Pour un senior il a encore de l’énergie à revendre et il est joueur il ne faut pas oublier que c’est un chien de chasse mais il est aussi obéissant et répond très bien au rappel et aux friandises Il est très patient pour le passage de la laisse, les croisements avec les congénères, voitures, vélos …se passent très bien, aucune réaction. VICK est un super loulou, il ne demande qu’à être aimé. “Un regard craquant, un cœur fidèle… et une place à prendre chez vous” Date entrée : 10/04/2025 Pointer VICK est un chien très affectueux, qui adore l’eau et ne demande qu’à se dépenser. Il adore les balades. Pour un senior il a encore de l’énergie à revendre et il est joueur il ne faut pas oublier que c’est un chien de chasse mais il est aussi obéissant et répond très bien au rappel et aux friandises Il est très patient pour le passage de la laisse, les croisements avec les congénères, voitures, vélos …se passent très bien, aucune réaction. VICK est un super loulou, il ne demande qu’à être aimé. “Un regard craquant, un cœur fidèle… et une place à prendre chez vous” Date entrée : 10/04/2025 Pointer VICK est un chien très affectueux, qui adore l’eau et ne demande qu’à se dépenser. Il adore les balades. Pour un senior il a encore de l’énergie à revendre et il est joueur il ne faut pas oublier que c’est un chien de chasse mais il est aussi obéissant et répond très bien au rappel et aux friandises Il est très patient pour le passage de la laisse, les croisements avec les congénères, voitures, vélos …se passent très bien, aucune réaction. VICK est un super loulou, il ne demande qu’à être aimé. “Un regard craquant, un cœur fidèle… et une place à prendre chez vous” Date entrée : 10/04/2025 Pointer VICK est un chien très affectueux, qui adore l’eau et ne demande qu’à se dépenser. Il adore les balades. Pour un senior il a encore de l’énergie à revendre et il est joueur il ne faut pas oublier que c’est un chien de chasse mais il est aussi obéissant et répond très bien au rappel et aux friandises Il est très patient pour le passage de la laisse, les croisements avec les congénères, voitures, vélos …se passent très bien, aucune réaction. VICK est un super loulou, il ne demande qu’à être aimé. “Un regard craquant, un cœur fidèle… et une place à prendre chez vous” Date entrée : 10/04/2025 Pointer VICK est un chien très affectueux, qui adore l’eau et ne demande qu’à se dépenser. Il adore les balades. Pour un senior il a encore de l’énergie à revendre et il est joueur il ne faut pas oublier que c’est un chien de chasse mais il est aussi obéissant et répond très bien au rappel et aux friandises Il est très patient pour le passage de la laisse, les croisements avec les congénères, voitures, vélos …se passent très bien, aucune réaction. VICK est un super loulou, il ne demande qu’à être aimé. “Un regard craquant, un cœur fidèle… et une place à prendre chez vous” Date entrée : 10/04/2025 Pointer VICK est un chien très affectueux, qui adore l’eau et ne demande qu’à se dépenser. Il adore les balades. Pour un senior il a encore de l’énergie à revendre et il est joueur il ne faut pas oublier que c’est un chien de chasse mais il est aussi obéissant et répond très bien au rappel et aux friandises Il est très patient pour le passage de la laisse, les croisements avec les congénères, voitures, vélos …se passent très bien, aucune réaction. VICK est un super loulou, il ne demande qu’à être aimé. “Un regard craquant, un cœur fidèle… et une place à prendre chez vous” Il est très patient pour le passage de la laisse, les croisements avec les congénères, voitures, vélos …se passent très bien, aucune réaction. VICK est un super loulou, il ne demande qu’à être aimé. “Un regard craquant, un cœur fidèle… et une place à prendre chez vous”

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Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

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About VICK

What life with VICK looks like

VICK is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Poitiers in Poitiers.

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.

🇫🇷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 VICK, answered.

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