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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Arrived at our home last year, Atso was adopted but returned to the shelter. His behavioral assessment rates him at 2/4, and he is looking for a family without children and without other dogs. Indeed, Mr. Atso really enjoys having all the attention to himself, and has trouble sharing his humans. Loving and affectionate with people he knows, he has plenty of energy and is always up for nice walks and playtime. We are looking for experienced people and/or those who are willing to follow canine training, which is necessary for Atso who can quickly react to unfamiliar people/dogs.

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Arrivé chez nous l'année dernière, Atso a été adopté mais est revenu au refuge. Son évaluation comportementale le plaçant à 2/4, il recherche une famille sans enfants, et sans autres chiens. En effet monsieur Atso aime beaucoup avoir l'attention rien que pour lui, et a du mal à partager ses humains. Adorable et câlin avec les personnes qu'il connait, il a plein d'énergie à revendre et sera toujours partant pour de belles balades et des parties de jeu. Nous cherchons des personnes expérimentées et/ou qui seront prêtes à suivre un travail d'éducation canine, nécessaire pour Atso qui peut vite réagir sur les personnes / chiens inconnu.es.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Plouhinec
Shelter
SPA Plouhinec
Living with Atso
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Atso home

What you'll need for Atso 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Atso

What life with Atso looks like

Atso is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Plouhinec in Plouhinec.

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 Atso, answered.

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