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ALBA

Female · Adult · 7 years

Following a surrender due to health reasons, the man could not keep them. They are kind, calm and composed; they were used to living outdoors. ALBA is a bit shy at first, patience and gentleness will be required.

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Suite à un abandon pour raison de santé le monsieur ne pouvait pas les garder ils sont gentils calmes et posés, ils avaient l'habitude de vivre en extérieur Alba est un peu timide au premier abord, il faudra faire preuve de patience et de douceur. Une double adoption peut être à prévoir avec Livio

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Ales
Shelter
Vallerargues)
Cared for by Vallerargues) · Ales
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing ALBA home

What you'll need for ALBA in week one.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

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About ALBA

What life with ALBA looks like

ALBA is a adult dog waiting at Vallerargues) in Ales.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting ALBA, answered.

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