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Adopt Achille(EN COURS D'ADOPTION)

Border Collie · Male

Achille is a adorable little guy born within our shelter. Sociable, affectionate, and very playful due to his young age, he still has a lot to learn. He will therefore need a family willing to dedicate all the necessary time to accompany him in learning the basics of education. Don't wait any longer, come meet him!

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Achille est un adorable loulou né au sein de notre refuge. Sociable, câlin et très joueur par son jeune âge, il a cependant tout à apprendre. Il aura donc besoin d'une famille prête à lui consacrer tout le temps nécessaire afin de l'accompagner dans l'apprentissage des bases d'éducation. N'attendez plus, venez le rencontrer !

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🇫🇷Perpignan
Shelter
SPA Perpignan
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Achille(EN COURS D'ADOPTION) home

What you'll need for Achille(EN COURS D'ADOPTION) in week one.

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    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

    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

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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 Achille(EN COURS D'ADOPTION)

What life with Achille(EN COURS D'ADOPTION) looks like

Achille(EN COURS D'ADOPTION) is a adult border collie dog waiting at SPA Perpignan in Perpignan.

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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Perpignan, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Achille(EN COURS D'ADOPTION), answered.

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