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đŸ†˜ïž Adoption en SOS, Ă©ligible FALD Famille d'accueil longue durĂ©e 🆘 HĂ©lios

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

HĂ©lios is a mixed breed dog, he's kind, very affectionate and well-behaved, he knows sit, shake hands. In good shape for his age, he's a lively dog, he likes to run, play and move around. Very sociable with humans, he needs love and presence.â„č HĂ©lios is looking for a retirement basket to spend his old days. He is identified, neutered, vaccinated, and treated for internal and external parasites.❀ If FALD, we are looking for a family able to come to our vets in Auch if needed. Home without dog Home without cat Arrived at the shelter in July 2024 Weight: 27 kg Click here, pre-adoption questionnaire There is love in the air In this month marked by the heart, staff and volunteers have imagined a tender gesture to highlight the animal they would have chosen to love for life, if they had had the possibility. "I hope for Valentine's Day, to find a loving family, who loves playing ball because I'm a very energetic and fit pup for my age!" Pascale Heartwarming of the week Grandpa HĂ©lios, Today you celebrate your 11th birthday, and if we call you Grandpa HĂ©lios, you're not an old dog... on the contrary. Your story touches me a lot, you ended up at the SPA one day with your friend Max, after the sudden death of your owner... You were used to freedom, the park, and the home. Through these big jumps of joy you make when I enter your box for a long walk, I feel your discomfort of being locked behind these bars and you seem so fragile at that moment and of great sensitivity. During our walks, you manage to forget your refuge life, and the ball games let you release a lot. These three words: sit, lie down, wait, you know them by heart and you know how to play the little rascal!! At that moment you are not your age, what speed, what lightness, and especially what elegance, when you catch the ball! Back in the box, I take the time with you, I sit on your mattress and you wait for the treats... then you put your head on my shoulder, it's our moment, our ritual.... You understand that I will leave you to your solitude until our next adventure. Almost 1 year that you see people passing by without stopping for you, and yet you are so close to humans and so affectionate, I feel bad for you, I wish so much that you find a home, a life in nature, you deserve it so much, you are a dog full of love! Dear Santa, I'm HĂ©lios, at 11 years old, I'm the oldest at the shelter. Max and I arrived after the sudden death of our owner, it was a shock, the whole family tried to find a solution to find us a home, the decision to bring us here was very difficult. I feel good here, I have a comfortable bed, toys, walks, game sessions which I love and lots of love, I am always cheerful when those who take me for a walk arrive. When it's time to go back and get to my bed, I take the time to say goodbye to the person who accompanied me, putting my head against theirs, to thank them, for loving me, seeing me and spending time with me. My age may scare people and yet I can assure you that I have plenty of energy, I want to find a family and celebrate my next birthdays with them. I have solid foundations in training, I listen, I know sit, lie down, wait, shake hands. If you have a place for an old man like me, a garden for wild games, without other animals, I want to have all the love of my family just for me, I am the dog you need! I hope this letter reaches my family, that they read these few lines and that they feel like giving me a super gift, a forever home. I am in SOS adoption, eligible FALD (Long-term foster family that will take care of any costs related to a pathology). I hope 2026 will be my year. Dear Santa, It's me Grandpa HĂ©lios, I am one of the oldest at the shelter with my 10 years, I am a German Shepherd mix. Don't be fooled by my age, I am very fit, I start at a moment's notice, I am dynamic on the leash, I love running, especially after the ball that I love!! I am a real socializer, I love all humans and if they caress me, I am the happiest. Extremely kind and very sensitive, I show a lot of gratitude to the human who takes care of me. A food lover, I know how to listen and obey. Regarding walks, I love digging, sniffing, following trails. I have good foundations in training, I know how to sit and shake hands

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HĂ©lios est un chien croisĂ© courant, il est gentil, trĂšs cĂąlin et bien Ă©duquĂ©, il connaĂźt le assis, donne la patte.En forme pour son Ăąge, c’est un bon vivant, il aime courir, jouer et bouger.TrĂšs sociable avec l’humain, il a besoin d’amour et de prĂ©sence.â„č HĂ©lios cherche un panier retraite pour couler de vieux jours Il est identifiĂ©, la castrĂ©, vaccinĂ©, les antiparasitĂ© internes et externes❀ Si FALD, nous recherchons une famille pouvant se dĂ©placer chez nos vĂ©tĂ©rinaires Ă  Auch en cas de besoin. Foyer sans chien Foyer sans chat ArrivĂ© au refuge en juillet 2024 Poids : 27 kg Cliquez ici, questionnaire de prĂ©-adoption Il y a de l’amour dans l’air En ce mois placĂ© sous le signe du cƓur, agents et bĂ©nĂ©voles ont imaginĂ© une tendre attention pour mettre en lumiĂšre l’animal qu’ils auraient choisi d’aimer pour la vie, s’ils en avaient eu la possibilitĂ©. « J’espĂšre pour la Saint-Valentin, trouver une famille aimante, qui adore jouer Ă  la balle car je suis un papinou dynamique trĂšs en forme pour mon Ăąge ! »Pascale Coup de cƓur de la semaine Papy Helios , Aujourd’hui tu fĂȘtes tes 11 ans, et si on te surnomme papy HĂ©lios, tu n’as rien d’un vieux chien 
 au contraire.Ton histoire me touche beaucoup, tu t’es retrouvĂ© du jour au lendemain Ă  la SPA, avec ton copain Max, aprĂšs le dĂ©cĂšs brutal de ton maĂźtre
 Toi habituĂ© Ă  la libertĂ©, au parc, et au foyer. Par ces grands sauts de joie que tu fais lorsque j’entre dans ton box pour une longue balade, je ressens ton mal-ĂȘtre d’ĂȘtre enfermĂ© derriĂšre ces grilles et tu me parais si fragile Ă  ce moment-lĂ  et d’une trĂšs grande sensibilitĂ©.Pendant nos sorties, tu arrives Ă  oublier ta vie au refuge, et les parties de jeux de balles te dĂ©foulent Ă©normĂ©ment
Ces trois mots :Assis, couchĂ©, attends , tu les connais par cƓur et tu sais en jouer petit coquin !! À ce moment-lĂ  tu n’as pas ton Ăąge, quelle rapiditĂ©, quelle lĂ©gĂšretĂ©, et surtout quelle Ă©lĂ©gance, quand tu rattrapes la balle !De retour au box, je prends le temps avec toi, je m’assieds sur ton matelas et tu attends les friandises
 puis tu poses ta tĂȘte sur mon Ă©paule, c’est notre moment, notre rituel
. Tu comprends que je vais te laisser Ă  ta solitude jusqu’à notre prochaine escapade.BientĂŽt 1 an que tu vois les gens qui passent sans s’arrĂȘter sur toi, et pourtant tu es si proche de l’humain et si cĂąlin, j’ai mal pour toi, je voudrais tant que tu retrouves un foyer, une vie en pleine nature, tu le mĂ©rites tant, toi un toutou dĂ©bordant d’amour ! Cher pĂšre NoĂ«l, Je m’appelle HĂ©lios, du haut de mes 11 ans, je suis le doyen du refuge. Max et moi sommes arrivĂ©s suite au dĂ©cĂšs brutal de notre maĂźtre, cela a Ă©tĂ© un choc, toute la famille a tentĂ© de trouver une solution afin de nous trouver un foyer, la dĂ©cision de nous amener ici a Ă©tĂ© trĂšs difficile.Je me sens bien ici, j’ai un dodo confortable, des jouets, des balades, des sĂ©ances de jeu dont je rafole et beaucoup d’amour, je suis toujours jovial Ă  l’arrivĂ©e de ceux qui me baladent. Quand c’est le moment de rentrer et retrouver mon lit, je prend le temps de dire aurevoir Ă  la personne qui m’a accompagnĂ©, posant ma tĂȘte contre la sienne, pour la remercier, de m’aimer, de me voir et de passer du temps avec moi. Mon Ăąge peut faire peur et pourtant je peux vous assurer que j’ai la pĂȘche, je compte trouver une famille et fĂȘter mes prochains anniversaires avec elle. J’ai de solides bases en Ă©ducation, Ă  l’écoute, je connais le assis, coucher, attend, donne la patte. Si vous avez une place pour un papi comme moi, un jardin pour faire des parties endiablĂ©es, sans autres animaux, je veux avoir tout l’amour de ma famille pour moi seul, je suis le chien qu’il vous faut ! J’espĂšre que cette lettre arrivera Ă  ma famille, qu’elle lise ces quelques lignes et qu’elle aura envie de me donner un super cadeau, un foyer pour toujours. Je suis en adoption SOS, Ă©ligible FALD (Famille d’Accueil de Longue DurĂ©e qui prendra en charge les frais Ă©ventuels liĂ©s Ă  une pathologie) J’espĂšre que 2026 sera mon annĂ©e Cher pĂšre NoĂ«l, C’est moi Papi HĂ©lios, je suis l’un des plus ĂągĂ© du refuge avec mes 10 annĂ©es, je suis un croisĂ© malinois. Ne vous fiez pas Ă  mon Ăąge, je suis trĂšs en forme, je dĂ©marre au quart de tour, je suis dynamique en laisse, aimant courir, surtout derriĂšre la balle que j’adore !! Je suis un vrai sociable, tous les humains je les aime et s’ils me caressent, je suis le plus heureux. ExtrĂȘmement aimable et trĂšs sensible, je tĂ©moigne beaucoup de reconnaissance Ă  l’humain qui s’occupe de moi. Gourmand, je sais ĂȘtre Ă  l’écoute et obĂ©issant.CĂŽtĂ© balade, j’adore gratter, fureter, sentir des pistes..J’ai de bonnes bases en Ă©ducation, je sais m’assoir et donner la patte quand on me le demande. Un jardin serait parfait pour moi, j’ai partagĂ© mes meilleurs moments avec mon maĂźtre qui a rejoint les Ă©toiles, des parties endiablĂ©es avec le ballon ou la balle de tennis. Je cherche un foyer idĂ©alement sans copain, mĂȘme si je suis arrivĂ© avec Max, j’ai besoin de tranquillitĂ© Ă  prĂ©sent et d’avoir quelqu’un rien que pour moi, disponible et gentil. Je vis mal l’enfermement et la solitude en box, j’ai tant besoin de retrouver une vie de jeux, de cĂąlins et de calme. J’espĂšre que 2025 sera mon annĂ©e

Size
Extra large
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
đŸ‡«đŸ‡·France
Shelter
SPA du Gers
Living with đŸ†˜ïž Adoption en SOS, Ă©ligible FALD Famille d'accueil longue durĂ©e 🆘 HĂ©lios
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
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About đŸ†˜ïž Adoption en SOS, Ă©ligible FALD Famille d'accueil longue durĂ©e 🆘 HĂ©lios

What life with đŸ†˜ïž Adoption en SOS, Ă©ligible FALD Famille d'accueil longue durĂ©e 🆘 HĂ©lios looks like

đŸ†˜ïž Adoption en SOS, Ă©ligible FALD Famille d'accueil longue durĂ©e 🆘 HĂ©lios is a extra-large senior mixed breed dog waiting at SPA du Gers in France.

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.

đŸ‡«đŸ‡·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

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How do I contact the shelter about đŸ†˜ïž Adoption en SOS, Ă©ligible FALD Famille d'accueil longue durĂ©e 🆘 HĂ©lios?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA du Gers handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw đŸ†˜ïž Adoption en SOS, Ă©ligible FALD Famille d'accueil longue durĂ©e 🆘 HĂ©lios on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt đŸ†˜ïž Adoption en SOS, Ă©ligible FALD Famille d'accueil longue durĂ©e 🆘 HĂ©lios if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA du Gers 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 đŸ†˜ïž Adoption en SOS, Ă©ligible FALD Famille d'accueil longue durĂ©e 🆘 HĂ©lios 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 đŸ†˜ïž Adoption en SOS, Ă©ligible FALD Famille d'accueil longue durĂ©e 🆘 HĂ©lios 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 du Gers early rather than rehoming privately; they know đŸ†˜ïž Adoption en SOS, Ă©ligible FALD Famille d'accueil longue durĂ©e 🆘 HĂ©lios 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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