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Xéna

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Female · Puppy · 11 months

Xéna est une jeune chienne vive et joyeuse. On pourrait l’appeler aussi « Boule d’Amour » C’est une chienne très joueuse et proche des humains. Nouvellement arrivée au refuge ( mai 2026) a la suite du déménagement de son ancien maître qui ne pouvait plus l'accueillir Joueuse, mais aussi caline, Xena est une jeune chienne " bien dans ses pattes " Toujours partante pour les balades. elle sait aussi être calme et supporte la solitude. Nous recherchons pour elle une famille dynamique et cohérente dans son éducation qui sera a poursuivre Mon histoire — Nouvellement arrivée au refuge ( mai 2026) a la suite du déménagement de son ancien maître qui ne pouvait plus l'accueillir Ma personnalité — Joueuse, mais aussi caline, Xena est une jeune chienne " bien dans ses pattes " Toujours partante pour les balades. elle sait aussi être calme et supporte la solitude. Mes besoins — Nous recherchons pour elle une famille dynamique et cohérente dans son éducation qui sera a poursuivre

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 11 months
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Le refuge du Penthièvre et du Méné
Living with Xéna
  • ✕Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Xéna home

What you'll need for Xéna 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
  3. 03
    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
  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

What life with Xéna looks like

Xéna is a medium-sized puppy/kitten staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Le refuge du Penthièvre et du Méné in France.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇫🇷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, answered.

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