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Agathe

Border Collie · Female · Young · 1 year

Agathe is a sensitive, endearing dog with great potential. She already knows the “sit” command and, once she feels confident, she’s eager to learn and share wonderful moments with her family. Life at the shelter is tough for her. She struggles with loneliness, and stress sometimes causes her to bark softly when she finds herself alone. Outdoors, she can also become panicked and grab onto the leash. At such times, the person accompanying her must remain firm yet patient, without getting upset, in order to calm her down. With other dogs, Agathe can be playful, but she still lacks clear guidelines. If she doesn’t understand another dog’s intentions, she can quickly become defensive. When stressed, she’ll also protect her toys and treats. What Agathe needs most of all is a stable, caring, and patient home—one that gives her plenty of time to blossom at her own pace. She could live with another dog, but only a calm, stable, well-socialized, and self-assured male who can serve as a true point of reference for her. On the other hand, she wouldn’t be suitable as the family’s first dog. Agathe is a dog who deserves a chance. With the right people by her side, she’ll be able to reveal all the sweetness that lies dormant within her.

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Agathe est une chienne sensible, attachante et pleine de potentiel. Elle connaît déjà le « assis » et, une fois en confiance, elle ne demande qu'à apprendre et à partager de beaux moments avec sa famille. La vie au refuge est difficile pour elle. Elle supporte mal la solitude et le stress la pousse parfois à hurler un peu lorsqu'elle se retrouve seule. À l'extérieur, elle peut également paniquer et attraper la laisse. A ce moment-là, la personne qui l’accompagne doit être ferme et insister, sans toutefois s’énerver, ceci afin de la calmer. Avec les autres chiens, Agathe peut être joueuse, mais elle manque encore de repères. Si elle ne comprend pas les intentions d'un congénère, elle peut rapidement se mettre sur la défensive. Lorsqu'elle est stressée, elle protège aussi ses jouets et ses friandises. Ce dont Agathe a besoin, c'est avant tout d'un foyer stable, bienveillant et patient, qui lui laissera le temps de s'épanouir à son rythme. Elle pourra vivre avec un autre chien, mais uniquement un mâle, calme, stable, bien codé et sûr de lui, qui pourra devenir un véritable repère pour elle. En revanche, elle ne conviendra pas comme premier chien du foyer. Agathe est une chienne qui mérite qu'on lui laisse sa chance. Avec les bonnes personnes à ses côtés, elle pourra révéler toute la douceur qui sommeille en elle.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Sans Collier Provence
Living with Agathe
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Sans Collier Provence · FranceLearn about Border Collie

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Agathe home

What you'll need for Agathe 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 Agathe

What life with Agathe looks like

Agathe is a large young adult border collie dog waiting at Sans Collier Provence in France.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Agathe, answered.

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