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Ballsy

Mixed Breed · Male

Adorable and affectionate when in confidence, with a solid education. Needs to continue in a caring environment. Timid outdoors. Should not be left alone.

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Adorable et affectueux quand en confiance Bases d’éducation. A poursuivre dans un cadre bienveillant Craintif en extérieur. Ne devra pas être lâché. Activités physiques quotidiennes nécessaires

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Age
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Location
🇫🇷Couzeix
Shelter
SPA de la Haute-Vienne
Cared for by SPA de la Haute-Vienne · CouzeixLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Ballsy home

What you'll need for Ballsy in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Ballsy

What life with Ballsy looks like

Ballsy is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA de la Haute-Vienne in Couzeix.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Couzeix, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ballsy, answered.

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