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Alto

Border Collie · Male · Young · 1 year

Alto 4 February 2026 Alto is a young dog, hunting breed. He likes to talk and make himself noticed. This dog is not neutered and will need to be socialized even though he seems to accept many of the other animals of the same species. To see for the cats. Alto will need to be trained. Like any puppy, he is energetic but seems very affectionate. At first glance, in a calm environment, Alto will tend to settle down as well. He will make an excellent family dog and will need a garden to expend his energy!

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Alto 4 février 2026 Alto est un jeune chien, type chien de chasse. Il aime parler et se faire remarquer. Ce chien n’est pas castré et aura besoin d’être sociabilisé même s’il semble accepter pas mal de ses congénères. A voir pour les chats. Alto devra être éduqué. Comme tout chiot il est fougueux mais semble très affectueux. A première vue, dans un environnement calme, Alto va avoir tendance à se poser aussi. Il fera un excellent chien de famille et aura besoin d’un jardin pour évacuer son énergie ! Fiche Adoption / Parrainage Identité Caractéristiques

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷pet s rescue france
Shelter
SOS Animaux 23
Living with Alto
  • Neutered
Cared for by SOS Animaux 23 · pet s rescue franceLearn about Border Collie

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Alto home

What you'll need for Alto 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
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    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
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    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 Alto

What life with Alto looks like

Alto is a young adult border collie dog waiting at SOS Animaux 23 in pet s rescue france.

An young 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 Alto, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alto?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SOS Animaux 23 handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alto on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alto if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SOS Animaux 23 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 Alto 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 Alto 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 SOS Animaux 23 early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alto 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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