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APRIL

Female · Adult · 5 years

Arrival on August 15, 2025, the lovely APRIL is up for adoption! She is part of the group of abandoned dogs in the courtyard of our shelter at night a few weeks ago. APRIL is a very gentle dog but she is not very at ease with big gestures or sudden movements; she has probably not experienced much gentleness in her past life. Once she feels safe, APRIL is incredibly soft and affectionate. She is sociable, but if her future family already has one or more other animals of the same species, a meeting will still need to take place to confirm compatibility. Also, she seems to accept the presence of our feline friends; a more thorough test can be conducted if needed. APRIL is desperately waiting for a wonderful family for a new beginning, so don't wait any longer and come meet her! A heartwarming match is guaranteed!!

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Arrivée le 15 Août 2025 La belle April est à l’adoption ! Elle fait partie du lot de chiens abandonnés dans la cour du refuge en pleine nuit il y a quelques semaines.. April est un très gentille chienne mais elle n’est pas très à l’aise avec les grands gestes ou les gestes brusques, elle n’a donc sans doute pas connu que la douceur dans sa vie passée.. Une fois en confiance, April est hyper douce et affectueuse. Sociable, si sa future famille possède déjà un ou plusieurs congénères, une rencontre devra tout de même avoir lieu afin de confirmer les ententes. Aussi, elle semble accepter la présence de nos amis félins ; un test plus poussé pourra avoir lieu au besoin. April attend desespéremment une chouette famille pour un nouveau départ alors n’attendez plus et venez la rencontrer ! Coup de coeur garanti !!

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Tarbes
Shelter
SPA 65 Tarbes
Living with APRIL
  • Spayed
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Cared for by SPA 65 Tarbes · Tarbes

Listed 2 months 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
  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 APRIL

What life with APRIL looks like

APRIL is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at SPA 65 Tarbes in Tarbes.

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 APRIL, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about APRIL?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA 65 Tarbes 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 — SPA 65 Tarbes 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 SPA 65 Tarbes 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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