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German Shepherd · Male · Puppy · 4 months

ADAM spent the first months of his life in a home with poor living conditions. At only 10 months old, he too has a lot to discover about the world around him. He is a young dog a bit less wary than Angel, but still cautious in the face of new things. He will need time to get used to things and feel completely confident. Like any puppy becoming an adolescent, ADAM still has a lot to learn: the basics of family life, daily discoveries, and the relationship with humans. With patience, tenderness, and kindness, he can progress at his own pace and reveal his whole personality. His future family must be ready to commit, to accompany him in his learning, and to offer him a reassuring environment. ADAM deserves to discover the stability, love, and security of a real home, where he can grow and flourish fully.

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Adam à passé les premiers mois de sa vie dans un foyer avec de mauvaises conditions de vie. Âgé de seulement 10 mois, lui aussi, a tout à découvrir du monde qui l’entoure. C’est un jeune chien un peu moins méfiant qu’Angel, mais qui reste prudent face à la nouveauté. Il aura besoin de temps pour prendre ses repères et se sentir pleinement en confiance. Comme tout chiot devenu adolescent, Adam a encore tout à apprendre : les bases de la vie en famille, les découvertes du quotidien et la relation avec l’humain. Avec de la patience, de la douceur et de la bienveillance, il pourra évoluer à son rythme et révéler toute sa personnalité. Sa future famille devra être prête à s’investir, à l’accompagner dans ses apprentissages et à lui offrir un cadre rassurant. Adam mérite de découvrir la stabilité, l’amour et la sécurité d’un vrai foyer, où il pourra grandir et s’épanouir pleinement.

Size
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon
Shelter
SPA La Roche-sur-Yon
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Cared for by SPA La Roche-sur-Yon · Roche Sur YonLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing ADAM home

What you'll need for ADAM 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 ADAM

What life with ADAM looks like

ADAM is a puppy/kitten german shepherd dog waiting at SPA La Roche-sur-Yon in Roche Sur Yon.

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 ADAM, answered.

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