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Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

BALTO is the only male from a litter of six puppies abandoned at a few days old, bottle-fed he is very close to people. He is the strongest in the litter. With his blue eye and calm temperament, it's love at first sight. Very cuddly, he is rather independent. The recall will need to be worked on from the beginning of the adoption. Close to people, he gets along with other animals of the same species. BALTO is waiting for his forever family who will be able to dedicate time and love to him.

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Balto est le seul mâle issu d'une portée de six chiots abandonnés à l'âge de quelques jours, biberonné il est très proche de l'homme. Il est le plus costaud de la portée. Avec son oeil bleu et son tempérament calme c'est le coup de foudre assuré. Très câlin il est plutôt indépendant. Le rappel sera a travailler dès le début de l'adoption. Proche de l'homme, il s'entend avec ses congénères. Balto attend sa famille pour la vie qui pourra lui consacrer du temps et de l'amour.

Size
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇫🇷Ajaccio
Shelter
Maison SPA)
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing BALTO home

What you'll need for BALTO 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
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About BALTO

What life with BALTO looks like

BALTO is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Maison SPA) in Ajaccio.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇫🇷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 BALTO, answered.

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