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Adopting from France

Browse dogs, cats and more from 385 local shelters in France โ€” every adoption saves a life.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท16,514 animals waiting
16,514
animals available
385
shelters
7,190
dogs
7,129
cats
Guide6 regional adoption guides for Franceโ†’
Dogs in France (7190)Cats in France (7129)

Dogs available in France

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TULEAR QCN, male 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Quimper, Quimper
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทQuimper, France

TULEAR QCN

Mixed Breed ยท large

7 yearsMale
NESQUICK QCN, male senior Cocker Spaniel for adoption at SPA Quimper, Quimper
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทQuimper, France

NESQUICK QCN

Cocker Spaniel

8 yearsMale
RAIDZ QCN, male senior Belgian Malinois for adoption at SPA Quimper, Quimper
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทQuimper, France

RAIDZ QCN

Belgian Malinois

8 yearsMale
DARYO QCN, male 6yo Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Quimper, Quimper
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทQuimper, France

DARYO QCN

Mixed Breed

6 yearsMale
FRIPON QCN, male 3yo mixed breed for adoption at SPA Quimper, Quimper
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทQuimper, France

FRIPON QCN

3 yearsMale
OBELIX QCN, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Quimper, Quimper
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทQuimper, France

OBELIX QCN

Mixed Breed

9 yearsMale
BERNARD QCN, male senior Beagle for adoption at SPA Quimper, Quimper
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทQuimper, France

BERNARD QCN

Beagle

14 yearsMale
Taurus, male senior Labrador Retriever for adoption at SPA de l
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทFrance

Taurus

Labrador Retriever ยท medium

8 yearsMale

Cats available in France

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GAPONONO, male young European Shorthair for adoption at Association les Chats d
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทFrance

GAPONONO

European Shorthair ยท small

2 yearsMale
BOUNTY, male young European Shorthair for adoption at Association les Chats d
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทFrance

BOUNTY

European Shorthair ยท small

2 yearsMale
AGATHE, female 3yo European Shorthair for adoption at Association les Chats d
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทFrance

AGATHE

European Shorthair ยท small

3 yearsFemale
MISHA, female senior European Shorthair for adoption at Association les Chats d
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทFrance

MISHA

European Shorthair ยท small

10 yearsFemale
FRIPOUILLE, male young European Shorthair for adoption at Association les Chats d
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทFrance

FRIPOUILLE

European Shorthair ยท small

1 yearMale
NOUNOURS, male 6yo European Shorthair for adoption at Association les Chats d
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทFrance

NOUNOURS

European Shorthair ยท small

6 yearsMale
LOIC QCT, male 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Quimper, Quimper
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทQuimper, France

LOIC QCT

Mixed Breed

3 yearsMale
ROSPORDEN QCT, female Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Quimper, Quimper
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทQuimper, France

ROSPORDEN QCT

Mixed Breed

Female

How to Adopt a Pet in France

France is home to 385 rescue shelters listed on TailHarbor, with 16,514 animals currently available for adoption. Whether you live in France or are looking to adopt from abroad, the process is straightforward with the right preparation.

The adoption process

Shelters in France typically require an application form, a meeting with the animal, and sometimes a home visit. Adoption contracts specify your responsibilities as an owner, including providing adequate shelter, nutrition, and veterinary care. Most shelters also follow up after adoption to ensure the animal is settling in well.

What's included with adoption

Animals adopted from shelters in Franceare generally vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered or spayed before rehoming. Adoption fees cover these veterinary costs and help the shelter continue its work. Fees vary by shelter and animal but are a fraction of what you'd pay at a breeder.

Adopting from France to another country

If you're adopting a pet from Franceand bringing it to another European country, you'll need an EU pet passport, a valid rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before travel), and a microchip. Some destination countries have additional requirements such as tapeworm treatment or breed-specific legislation. Check our import guides for country-specific requirements and timelines.

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Regional adoption guides for France

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