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AMI

Border Collie · Male · Young · 1 year

At just 1 year old, AMI is a lively and affectionate young Border Collie. Behind his boundless energy and enthusiasm lies a highly gentle dog, very close to humans and always seeking contact and sharing. AMI's story partly explains the challenges he faces today. After a palatal surgery as a puppy, he had to remain in convalescence and activity restriction until around 5 months of age. This crucial period of world discovery and socialization was unfortunately severely limited. Subsequently, despite her best intentions and attachment to him, his human was no longer able to manage him physically. Already very powerful and energetic for his young age, AMI did not receive the exposure and learning he needed to grow with confidence and develop good emotional management. Today, AMI is a young dog with much to learn to better manage his emotions, frustrations, and excitement in various daily situations. He is not a "difficult" dog, but one who missed out on learning opportunities when he needed them most. AMI is looking for a family: Active and dynamic, capable of meeting his physical and mental needs. Patient and committed, willing to continue his educational support with kindness. Aware that progress will require time, regularity, and understanding. Eager to build a genuine trust relationship with him. AMI is very affectionate, close to humans, and adores sharing moments with his reference people. He currently pulls a lot on the leash, and his energy can sometimes be impressive, but behind this enthusiasm lies a sensitive, intelligent, and deeply endearing dog. We prefer a home without cats. With the right support, AMI has everything it takes to become an extraordinary companion. His potential is immense, and he just needs to be guided to evolve serenely in our world. AMI is a true rough-cut diamond. Not suitable for homes with cats.

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À seulement 1 an, AMI est un jeune Border Collie débordant de vie, d’affection et de bonne volonté. Derrière son énergie et son enthousiasme se cache un chien extrêmement gentil, proche de l’humain et toujours en recherche de contact et de partage. L’histoire d’AMI explique en partie les difficultés qu’il rencontre aujourd’hui. Suite à une opération du palais lorsqu’il était chiot, il a dû rester en convalescence et en restriction d’activités jusqu’à l’âge d’environ 5 mois. Cette période cruciale de découverte du monde et de socialisation a malheureusement été fortement limitée. Par la suite, son humaine, malgré toute sa bonne volonté et son attachement pour lui, n’était plus en mesure de le gérer sereinement physiquement. Déjà très puissant et énergique pour son jeune âge, AMI n’a pas pu bénéficier de toute l’exposition et des apprentissages dont il aurait eu besoin pour grandir en confiance et développer une bonne gestion émotionnelle. Aujourd’hui, AMI est un jeune chien qui a encore beaucoup à apprendre pour mieux gérer ses émotions, ses frustrations et son excitation face aux différentes situations du quotidien. Ce n’est pas un chien “difficile”, mais un chien qui a manqué d’opportunités d’apprentissage au moment où il en avait le plus besoin. AMI recherche une famille : Active et dynamique, capable de répondre à ses besoins physiques et mentaux. Patiente et engagée, prête à poursuivre son accompagnement éducatif avec bienveillance. Consciente que les progrès demanderont du temps, de la régularité et de la compréhension. Désireuse de construire une véritable relation de confiance avec lui. AMI est très affectueux, proche de l’humain et adore partager des moments avec ses personnes de référence. Il tire actuellement beaucoup en laisse et son énergie peut parfois être impressionnante, mais derrière cette fougue se cache un chien sensible, intelligent et profondément attachant. Nous privilégierons un foyer sans chat. Avec le bon accompagnement, AMI a tout pour devenir un compagnon extraordinaire. Son potentiel est immense et il ne demande qu’à être guidé pour apprendre à évoluer sereinement dans notre monde. AMI est un véritable diamant à l’état brut.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷moustaches et compagnie
Shelter
Moustaches et Compagnie
Living with AMI
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing AMI home

What you'll need for AMI 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 AMI

What life with AMI looks like

AMI is a young adult border collie dog waiting at Moustaches et Compagnie in moustaches et compagnie.

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 AMI, answered.

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