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German Shorthaired Pointer · Male · Adult · 5 years

Alfonse Alfonse was found wandering. No owner has come forward, so we are searching for a new home for it. Curious, dynamic, and full of life, it will need an active daily routine to thrive. A house with a well-fenced yard will be necessary. Alfonse shows a close affinity with humans and is very playful.

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ALFONSE ALFONSE a été trouvé en divagation. Aucun propriétaire ne s’est manifesté, nous lui recherchons donc un nouveau foyer. Curieux, dynamique et plein de vie, il aura besoin d’un quotidien actif pour s’épanouir. Une maison avec un terrain bien clôturé sera nécessaire. ALFONSE se montre proche de l’homme et très joueur. Sociable avec ses congénères, il s’entend également avec les chats

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Clermont-Ferrand
Shelter
APA63 Clermont-Ferrand
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Bringing Alfonse home

What you'll need for Alfonse in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
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    €8–12
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About Alfonse

What life with Alfonse looks like

Alfonse is a adult german shorthaired pointer dog waiting at APA63 Clermont-Ferrand in Clermont-Ferrand.

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.

Clermont-Ferrand, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Alfonse, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alfonse?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APA63 Clermont-Ferrand handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alfonse on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alfonse if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 Alfonse 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 Alfonse 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 APA63 Clermont-Ferrand early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alfonse 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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