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BALOO

Labrador Retriever · Male · Senior · 10 years

After his owner moved to a retirement home, BALOO is looking for a new family. This gentle 10-year-old dog has always lived in a house and is very social with both humans and other dogs. He is easy to live with, loves games and walks. BALOO will need a fenced yard and some minimum presence; young retirees would be ideal.

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Suite au départ en maison de retraite de son maître, Baloo est à la recherche d’une nouvelle famille. Ce gentil chien de 10 ans a toujours vécu en maison, il est très sociable avec l’humain et les autres chiens. Il est facile à vivre, aime les jeux et les balades. Baloo aura besoin d’un jardin clos et d’un minimum de présence, de jeunes retraités serait idéal.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SOS Vies de Chiens
Living with BALOO
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
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Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing BALOO home

What you'll need for BALOO 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 BALOO

What life with BALOO looks like

BALOO is a medium-sized senior labrador retriever dog waiting at SOS Vies de Chiens in France.

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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting BALOO, answered.

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