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Baron

Male · Senior · 9 years

Hi, my name is Baron. I'm a Schnauzer mix, at the shelter for more than 2 years and I'm starting to find the time dragging... However, I'm a nice dog, a bit of a "rough diamond". It must be said that when I arrived, I didn't know much. Constraints and handling were unknown to me. Fortunately, with the caregivers and volunteers, I've learned a lot, like basic commands such as "sit" or walking on a leash. Despite my strength, I hardly pull anymore on walks. However, it seems that I still don't get along with cats. I could maybe live with another animal of the same species, but only with proper introductions and an appropriate setting. I am an energetic dog, but I have an early stage of arthritis, probably related to an old accident on one of my front knees. It's nothing serious, it's almost not noticeable. I've just become a bit calmer and less fast on climbs.

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Salut, moi c’est Baron. Je suis un croisé Schnauzer, au refuge depuis plus de 2 ans et je commence à trouver le temps long… Pourtant, je suis un gentil chien, un brin « brute de décoffrage ». Il faut dire qu’à mon arrivée, je ne connaissais pas grand-chose. La contrainte et la manipulation m’étaient inconnues. Heureusement, avec les soigneurs et les bénévoles, j’ai appris plein de choses, comme les ordres de base tels que le « assis » ou la marche en laisse. Malgré ma force, je ne tire presque plus en balade. Par contre, il semble que je ne m’entende toujours pas avec les chats. Je pourrais peut-être cohabiter avec une congénère, mais seulement avec de bonnes présentations et un cadre adapté. Je suis un chien plutôt énergique, mais j’ai un début d’arthrose, sans doute lié à un ancien accident à l’un de mes genoux antérieurs. Ce n’est rien de grave, cela ne se remarque presque pas. Je suis simplement devenu un peu plus calme et moins rapide dans les montées. Mais j’adore toujours les ba

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

SPA de Périgueux

Cared for by SPA de Périgueux · France

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Baron

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Baron is a senior dog waiting at SPA de Périgueux 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, and shelters often cover sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and a passport. Confirm with the shelter what is included. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Baron, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Baron?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. SPA de Périgueux handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Baron on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Baron if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask SPA de Périgueux whether they will for Baron, what they require (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 Baron already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Baron. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by SPA de Périgueux, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Baron isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask SPA de Périgueux about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Baron 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.