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Brittany Spaniel · Female · Adult · 6 years

Recently arrived from the pound, I am still discovering my new environment and taking my time to get used to things. Everything is new for me, and it can sometimes overwhelm me. For now, I am a rather shy dog who needs time to observe, understand, and feel safe. Despite my worries, I enjoy human contact once trust is established. Behind my reserve is a sensitive girl who just wants to open up and create a strong bond with the person who will let me move at my own pace. With a gentle, patient, and kind approach, I can progress calmly and become a very close companion to my owner, loyal and affectionate. I simply need someone to give me time to reveal myself without rushing things.

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Arrivée récemment de la fourrière, je découvre encore mon nouvel environnement et je prends doucement mes marques. Tout est nouveau pour moi, et cela peut parfois m’impressionner. Pour le moment, je reste une chienne plutôt craintive, qui a besoin de temps pour observer, comprendre et se sentir en sécurité. Malgré mes appréhensions, j’apprécie le contact humain une fois la confiance installée. Derrière ma réserve se cache une louloute sensible, qui ne demande qu’à s’ouvrir et à créer un lien fort avec la personne qui saura me laisser avancer à mon rythme. Avec une approche douce, patiente et bienveillante, je pourrai évoluer sereinement et devenir une compagne très proche de mon maître, fidèle et attachante. J’ai simplement besoin qu’on me laisse le temps de me révéler, sans brusquer les choses.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Besançon
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Cared for by SPA de Besançon · FranceLearn about Brittany Spaniel

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Anouk home

What you'll need for Anouk 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 Anouk

What life with Anouk looks like

Anouk is a adult brittany spaniel dog waiting at SPA de Besançon 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 Anouk, answered.

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