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Labrador Retriever · Male

! Currently in Foster Care ! ATAO is a young dog who was just abandoned at the shelter due to professional reasons. He is a calm dog who shows great affection and is very cuddly with people he knows, a bit shy with strangers at first. He can become very stressed in certain situations. He is a young dog who still has a lot to discover. We are looking for adopters willing to give him the time and training he needs, willing to work on the few fears he may have. Daily walks will be necessary to continue his socialization. ATAO is friendly with other animals of the same species and with cats, he can live with children, in a house or an apartment.

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! Actuellement en Famille relais ! Atao est un jeune loulou tous juste abandonné au refuge pour des raisons professionnelles. C'est un chien calme qui se montre très attachant et très câlins avec les personnes qu'il connaît, un peu timide au début avec les inconnus. Il peut se montrer très stressé dans certaines situations. C'est un jeune chien qui a encore tout a découvrir. Nous recherchons pour lui des adoptants prêts à lui accorder le temps et l'éducation dont il a besoin, prêts a travailler les quelques craintes qu'il peut avoir. Des balades quotidienne seront nécessaire pour continuer sa sociabilisation. Atao est sociable avec ses congénères et avec les chats, il pourra vivre avec des enfants, en maison ou en appartement.

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
Living with ATAO
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Cared for by SPA Rennes · RennesLearn about Labrador Retriever

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing ATAO home

What you'll need for ATAO 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 ATAO

What life with ATAO looks like

ATAO is a adult labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

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 ATAO, answered.

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