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Rusiu

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Born in December 2024, Rusiu was taken in by our shelter in February 2025. This young dog still bears the marks of his past: he observes, hesitates… then, little by little, he allows himself to trust. At first glance, Rusiu remains reserved. But once he understands that he is safe, another side of the dog emerges: tender, close, attentive… and incredibly greedy. Rusiu is a touching dog who simply needs a calm and patient home to flourish fully. He is waiting today for the family that will open his heart and offer him the stability he has never known.

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Né en décembre 2024, Rusiu a été recueilli par la Fondation Assistance aux Animaux en février 2025. Ce jeune chien porte encore les traces de son passé : il observe, il hésite… puis, petit à petit, il s’autorise à faire confiance. Au premier regard, Rusiu reste réservé. Mais lorsqu’il comprend qu’il est en sécurité, un tout autre chien apparaît : tendre, proche, à l’écoute… et terriblement gourmand. Rusiu est un chien touchant qui a simplement besoin d’un foyer calme et patient pour s’épanouir pleinement. Il attend aujourd’hui la famille qui saura lui ouvrir son cœur et lui offrir la stabilité qu’il n’a jamais connue.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Paris
Shelter
Fondation Assistance aux Animaux
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Rusiu home

What you'll need for Rusiu 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
  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 Rusiu

What life with Rusiu looks like

Rusiu is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fondation Assistance aux Animaux in Paris.

An young 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.

Paris, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rusiu, answered.

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