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April

Border Collie · Female · Young · 3 years

Announcement published in the Gazette "TOUT TOUT SUR LES TOUTOUS" - October 2023 Edition "Young pup seeks forever family. Gets along with cats: even she doesn't make a decision. Physical: the longest tongue of all the dogs at the shelter. Beautiful (goes without saying). Physical (part 2): boundless energy; like a child, she doesn't walk, she bounces with excitement during walks. Regular walks will be necessary. Gets along with humans: affectionate. Requirements: will need training to channel her excess energy and her relationship with other animals of the same species. Requests to be taken for a swim when possible, as she loves it. NDLR: April will need to burn off energy daily. She hasn't received basic training to channel her excess energy."

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Annonce parue dans la Gazette "TOUT TOUT SUR LES TOUTOUS" - Edition Octobre 2023 « Jeune louloute recherche famille pour la vie. Ententes avec les chats : même elle, ne se prononce pas. Physique : la plus longue langue des chiens du refuge. Belle (cela va de soi). Physique (partie 2) : énergie à revendre ; comme chez les enfants elle ne marche pas, elle sautille d'excitation lors des balades. A prévoir des promenades sportives. Ententes avec l'humain : affectueuse Exigences : aura besoin d’éducation afin de canaliser son trop plein de peps et son rapport avec ses congénères. Demande à ce qu’on l’amène, quand le temps le permet, se baigner.. elle adore ça. NDLR : APRIL aura besoin de se dépenser quotidiennement. Elle n’a pas reçu les bases d’éducation pour canaliser son trop plein d’énergie.»

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Piégon
Shelter
S.P.A Vauclusienne
Living with April
  • Good with kids
Cared for by S.P.A Vauclusienne · PiégonLearn about Border Collie

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing April home

What you'll need for April 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
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About April

What life with April looks like

April is a young adult border collie dog waiting at S.P.A Vauclusienne in Piégon.

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.

Piégon, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting April, answered.

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