Available

ARCTURUS

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Arcturus a vécu un véritable enfer avant d’arriver chez nous. Il est issue d’un sauvetage au cours duquel nous sommes intervenus pour récupérer une centaine de chiens vivant dans des conditions particulièrement difficiles : insalubrité, manque de nourriture, absence de soins et conditions de vie déplorables. Arcturus a désormais tout à découvrir et à apprendre de la vie en famille. Il ne connaît pas encore les petits bonheurs du quotidien, la sécurité d’un foyer, la douceur des caresses ou simplement la tranquillité d’une vie auprès de ses humains. Pour lui, nous rechercherons un foyer calme, patient et bienveillant, prêt à lui laisser le temps de prendre confiance et de progresser à son rythme. La présence d’un autre chien équilibré serait vivement souhaitée, afin qu’il puisse s’appuyer sur lui et apprendre à travers lui. Nous éviterons également les familles avec de jeunes enfants, car Arcturus a besoin de calme et de sérénité pour pouvoir évoluer en toute confiance.

Size

—

Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon

Shelter

SPA La Roche-sur-Yon

Living with ARCTURUS

✓Good with kids

Cared for by SPA La Roche-sur-Yon · Roche Sur Yon Learn about Mixed Breed →

More dogs in Roche Sur Yon →More dogs in France →

Listed Today

Bringing ARCTURUS home

What you'll need for ARCTURUS in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About ARCTURUS

What life with ARCTURUS looks like

ARCTURUS is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at SPA La Roche-sur-Yon in Roche Sur Yon.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Roche Sur Yon, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ARCTURUS, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about ARCTURUS?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA La Roche-sur-Yon handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw ARCTURUS on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt ARCTURUS if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA La Roche-sur-Yon 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is ARCTURUS 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 ARCTURUS 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 La Roche-sur-Yon early rather than rehoming privately; they know ARCTURUS 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.