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Alf

American Bully · Male

Past: abandoned due to inability to manage Le+: playful; mischievous; needs energy; Le-: very fearful; possible biter Alf remains terrified of the shelter and refuses any contact. We are working on it. 25.05: alf goes out with trusted people 12.06.26: alf remains on guard but appreciates our presence and enjoys outings in the park where he can let off steam. Breed history: ranging from 40 to 58 cm in height and weighing 20 to 50 kg for XLs; originally from the United States; life expectancy 10 years; molosser; very affectionate; extremely loyal; struggles with loneliness; stubborn; requires firm training; very patient;. Note: this animal has a bite history.

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Passé: abandon suite incapacité de gérer Le + : joueur ; espiègle ; besoin de dynamisme Le – : tres peureux ; possible mordeur Alf reste terrorisé du refuge et refuse tout contact. Nous travaillons dessus 25.05 : alf sort avec les personnes en confiance 12.06.26 : alf reste sur ses gardes mais apprécie notre présence et les sorties en parc ou il peut se défouler Histoire de race : de 40 à 58 cm pour 20 à 50 kg pour les XL ; originaire États-Unis ; espérance de vie 10 ans ; molosse ; très affectueux ; extrêmement fidèle ; supporte mal la solitude ; têtu ; éducation ferme ; grand patient ; tendre

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de l
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Bringing Alf home

What you'll need for Alf in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Alf

What life with Alf looks like

Alf is a medium-sized adult american bully dog waiting at SPA de l in France.

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 Alf, answered.

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