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Barney

Labrador Retriever · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Abandoned following separation and death of his owner. Barney doesn't deserve to finish his life behind bars. He lived with other dogs but is not used to cats. Available for adoption early next week.

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Barnet est un adorable chiot griffon nivernais x braque d'Auvergne. Il est très joueur, apprécie énormément la présence de l'humain et les câlins. Nous ne connaissons pas encore son caractère définitif car il est en train de se le créer avec ses frères et soeurs.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇫🇷Maison
Shelter
Maison SPA)
Living with Barney
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Maison SPA) · MaisonLearn about Labrador Retriever →
More dogs in Maison →More dogs in France →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Barney home

What you'll need for Barney in week one.

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    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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Barney

What life with Barney looks like

Barney is a large puppy/kitten labrador retriever dog waiting at Maison SPA) in Maison.

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.

Note from the shelter: Senior dog needing quiet retirement home

🇫🇷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.

Maison, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Barney, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Barney?
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 Barney on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Barney 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 Barney 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 Barney 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 Barney 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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