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Adopt ZINA

Female · Senior · 12 years

ZINA is a rather independent dog on walks. In a happy and energetic mood, she loves play and water! She is a very good swimmer. Zina knows basic commands such as sit, lie down, and stay. She can walk by your side, although this training must be reinforced regularly. If her physical and mental needs are not met, Zina tends to take the leash in her mouth and pull. Respond to this calmly, divert her attention with a treat or ask her to perform a basic command to divert this attention. Placement condition: Zina needs many outings, possibilities of muzzling. A house with a garden would be ideal. A clear and consistent environment will meet her needs. No elderly people and no other animals in the household.

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ZINA est une chienne plutôt indépendante en promenade. D’humeur joyeuse et pleine de fougue elle aime le jeu et l’eau ! C’est une très bonne nageuse. Zina connait bien les ordres de base assis, couché, pas bougé. Elle sait marcher au pied, même si ce travail doit être renforcé régulièrement. Si ses dépenses physiques et mentales ne sont pas satisfaites, Zina aura tendance à prendre sa laisse en gueule et tirer. Il faut y répondre avec calme, détourner son attention avec une friandise ou lui demander un ordre de base pour détourner cette attention. Condition de placement : Zina a besoin de beaucoup de sorties, possibilités de la muselière. Une maison avec jardin sera l’idéal. Un cadre clair et cohérent saura répondre à ses besoins. Pas de personnes âgées et pas d’autres animaux dans le foyer. ZINA s’épanouira auprès d’une personne qui saura lui poser des repères avec bienveillance et constance

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷Poitiers
Shelter
SPA Poitiers
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Cared for by SPA Poitiers · Poitiers

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing ZINA home

What you'll need for ZINA 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
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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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About ZINA

What life with ZINA looks like

ZINA is a senior 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 ZINA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about ZINA?
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 ZINA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt ZINA 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 ZINA 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 ZINA 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 ZINA 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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