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Xena

Labrador Retriever · Female

Alvia, The Voice of Animals Born in March 2021 Type: Labrador cross Xena: The Survivor who only asks to be loved. Warning, tender hearts: Xena's story is one of descent into hell, but also one of resurrection. She carried the burden of cruelty, the weight of indifference. Found wandering, she was nothing but a rachitic shadow, her body broken. Hunger had made her so desperate that she was ready to endure blows and be pelted with stones, just for a piece of bread. A paw badly infected from an open fracture, a gangrenous uterus... This is the horror she had known. We pulled her out of that hell. To save her life, it was necessary to amputate her leg and remove that battered uterus. Today, Xena is a three-legged female dog, and she is incontinent. But make no mistake: these scars are not what defines her. They are proof of her extraordinary strength. Despite everything she has endured, Xena has not given up on life, nor on love. She is infinitely gentle, a treasure of kindness who asks for only one thing: a home where she can finally live, simply live, without fear or pain. Her heart is immense and free of resentment. She gets along wonderfully with everyone: dogs, cats, and children. She is living proof that love and resilience triumph over barbarity. Her disability is not a barrier; it is a testament to her strength. Yes, Xena is a three-legged female dog and she is incontinent. But for her, these are just logistical details. She runs, she plays, she loves with the same intensity as any other dog. A little organization and a lot of love are enough to give her a full and happy life. Her need for love, however, is vital. Adopting Xena means choosing to repair the irreparable. It means giving her the dignity and warmth that were stolen from her. It means welcoming a pure soul, a warrior who has won her battle and deserves her peace. Who will open their heart and their home?

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Née en mars 2021 Type : Croisé labrador Xena : La Survivante qui ne demande qu'à Aimer. Attention, âmes sensibles : l'histoire de Xena est celle d'une descente aux enfers, mais aussi celle d'une résurrection. Elle a porté le fardeau de la cruauté, le poids de l'indifférence. Trouvée errante, elle n'était qu'une ombre rachitique, le corps brisé. La faim l'avait rendue si désespérée qu'elle était prête à prendre des coups, à recevoir des cailloux, juste pour un morceau de pain. Une patte surinfectée par une fracture ouverte, un utérus gangrené... C'est l'horreur qu'elle a connue. Nous l'avons sortie de cet enfer. Pour lui sauver la vie, il a fallu l'amputer et lui retirer cet utérus meurtri. Aujourd'hui, Xena est une chienne à trois pattes, et elle est incontinente. Mais ne vous y trompez pas : ces cicatrices ne sont pas sa définition. Elles sont la preuve de sa force inouïe. Malgré tout ce qu'elle a enduré, Xena n'a pas renoncé à la vie, ni à l'amour. Elle est d'une douceur infinie, un trésor de gentillesse qui ne demande qu'une seule chose : un foyer où elle pourra enfin vivre, simplement vivre, sans peur ni douleur. Son cœur est immense et sans rancune. Elle s'entend à merveille avec tout le monde : chiens, chats, et enfants. Elle est la preuve vivante que l'amour et la résilience triomphent de la barbarie. Son handicap n'est pas un frein, c'est une preuve de sa force. Oui, Xena est une chienne à trois pattes et elle est incontinente. Mais pour elle, ce ne sont que des détails logistiques. Elle court, elle joue, elle aime avec la même intensité que n'importe quel autre chien. Un peu d'organisation et beaucoup d'amour suffisent à lui offrir une vie pleine et heureuse. Son besoin d'amour, lui, est vital. Adopter Xena, c'est choisir de réparer l'irréparable. C'est lui offrir la dignité et la chaleur qu'on lui a volées. C'est accueillir une âme pure, une guerrière qui a gagné sa bataille et mérite sa paix. Qui ouvrira son cœur et sa maison à cette louloute exceptionnel

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🇫🇷France
Shelter
Alvia La Voix Des Animaux
Living with Xena
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Xena home

What you'll need for Xena 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
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Xena

What life with Xena looks like

Xena is an adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Alvia La Voix Des Animaux in France.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Xena, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Xena?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Alvia La Voix Des Animaux handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Xena on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Xena if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Alvia La Voix Des Animaux 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Xena 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 Xena 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 Alvia La Voix Des Animaux early rather than rehoming privately; they know Xena 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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