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Adopt XÉNA (réservée)

German Shepherd · Female · Adult · 6 years

Xéna is a female old type German shepherd. She is perfectly social with humans and dogs. She does not know cats. She is a gentle, kind and easy-going dog. Used to living in a house, she is clean. We are looking for serious adopters, available, with a closed outdoor space. Experts of the breed are welcome. Xéna is identified, spayed and up to date with vaccinations.

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Xéna est une femelle berger allemand ancien type. Elle est parfaitement sociable avec l’humain et les chiens. Elle ne connaît pas les chats. C’est une chienne douce, gentille et facile à vivre. Habituée à vivre en maison, elle est propre. Nous recherchons des adoptants sérieux, disponibles, disposant d’un espace extérieur clos. Connaisseurs de la race bienvenus. Xéna est identifiée, stérilisée et à jour des vaccins.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SOS Vies de Chiens
Living with XÉNA (réservée)
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing XÉNA (réservée) home

What you'll need for XÉNA (réservée) 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
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    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 XÉNA (réservée)

What life with XÉNA (réservée) looks like

XÉNA (réservée) is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at SOS Vies de Chiens in France.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 XÉNA (réservée), answered.

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