How do I contact the shelter about Willow?

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

Can I adopt Willow if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA de Loire Atlantique 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 Willow 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 Willow 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 de Loire Atlantique early rather than rehoming privately; they know Willow 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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Willow

Female · Adult · 7 years

Home Willow Crossbreed, Female, born in January 2019 Categories: dog, medium-large DescriptionAdditional information Willow is looking for a caring home that is willing to respect her pace and provide her with a suitable living environment. Having returned to the shelter, as Willow is very sensitive, she needs a calm and secure environment. She can form a genuine bond with humans while displaying sensitivity and intense emotional depth that require understanding and support. Willow needs stability; she is seeking adopters who are kind, gentle, and patient—people who can offer her the peace and quiet she craves, as well as long walks in the countryside. Adopters who are attuned to her sensitivity and emotions. She knows how to be alone and does not destroy things. Willow is looking for attentive and committed adopters. Desired living conditions: house with a securely fenced garden. Additional information Sex Female Origin Crossbreed Breed American Staffordshire Terrier Born in January 2019 Date of arrival at the shelter April 2025 Identification 250268600360168 Living conditions House with garden essential Energy Very energetic Cat compatibility No Dog compatibility Seeking to be the only dog in the household Children No young children Size Medium Adoption profile Our forgotten ones Category Uncategorized Similar products Chico Saïkyo Swing

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Accueil Willow Croisée Staff, Femelle, née en janvier 2019 Catégories : chien, moyen-grand DescriptionInformations complémentaires Willow recherche un foyer attentif, prêt à respecter son rythme et à lui offrir un cadre de vie adapté. Revenue au refuge, car WIllow est très émotive, elle a besoin d’un environnement calme et sécurisant. Elle peut créer un vrai lien avec l'humain, tout en ayant une sensibilité et une intensité émotionnelle à accompagner. Willow a besoin de stabilité, elle recherche des adoptants bienveillants, doux et patients, qui sauront lui offrir l’apaisement et les grandes balades dans la campagne dont elle a besoin. Des adoptants à l’écoute de sa sensibilité et de ses émotions. Elle sait rester seule et ne détruit pas. Willow recherche des adoptants attentifs et investis. Conditions de vie souhaitées : en maison, jardin bien clos. Informations complémentaires Sexe Femelle Origine Croisé Race American Staffordshire Terrier Né en janvier 2019 Date d'arrivée au refuge avril 2025 Identification 250268600360168 Conditions de vie Maison avec jardin indispensable Énergie Très dynamique Entente chats Non Entente chiens Recherche à être le seul chien du foyer Enfants Pas d’enfants en bas âge Taille Moyen Profil adoption Nos oubliés Catégorie Non catégorisé Produits similaires Narvic Lolly Saïko

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇫🇷Nantes

Shelter

SPA de Loire Atlantique

Living with Willow

✓Good with kids

Cared for by SPA de Loire Atlantique · Nantes

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Willow home

What you'll need for Willow in week one.

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About Willow

What life with Willow looks like

Willow is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at SPA de Loire Atlantique 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.

Nantes, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Willow, answered.

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