Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Baxter

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Baxter is the refuge’s epitome of energy and good cheer! Brought in from a shelter without any known history, this big, athletic fellow with a tender heart is looking for a dynamic family ready to share his daily adventures. Always eager for a great workout and brimming with enthusiasm, he also needs a clear structure to channel his overflowing excitement (those jumps and leash pulls—what a little clown he is!). Baxter prefers to be the only pet in the home and seeks a household free of children or teenagers, where he can truly thrive. With patience, consistency, and plenty of fun activities, Baxter will become a wonderful companion for life!

FR·Show original

Baxter, c’est le concentré d’énergie et de bonne humeur du refuge ! Arrivé de fourrière sans que l’on connaisse son passé, ce grand sportif au cœur tendre cherche une famille dynamique prête à partager ses aventures quotidiennes. Toujours partant pour une belle séance de dépense et riche en enthousiasme, il a aussi besoin d’un cadre clair pour canaliser son excitation débordante (les sauts et les prises de laisse, c’est son petit côté clown !). Baxter préfère être le seul animal de la maison et recherche un foyer sans enfants ni adolescents, où il pourra s’épanouir pleinement. Avec patience, cohérence et de belles activités, Baxter deviendra un formidable compagnon de vie!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Cabourg
Shelter
SPA Cabourg
Living with Baxter
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Cabourg · CabourgLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Baxter home

What you'll need for Baxter 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.

    View on Amazon→
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

    View on Amazon→
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon→
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon→
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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

    View on Amazon→
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Baxter

What life with Baxter looks like

Baxter is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Cabourg in Cabourg.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Needs to be only pet in household, requires consistent training for jumping and leash pulling behaviors

🇫🇷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.

Cabourg, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Baxter, answered.

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

More Mixed Breed pets

STELLA, female 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Refuge Uda Noé de Beautor

STELLA

Mixed Breed

3 yearsFemale
POPPY, female 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Refuge Uda Noé de Beautor

POPPY

Mixed Breed

5 yearsFemale
NOUNOURS, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Refuge Uda Noé de Beautor

NOUNOURS

Mixed Breed

9 yearsMale

More from SPA Cabourg

MOWGLI, male 7yo mixed breed for adoption at SPA Cabourg, Cabourg

MOWGLI

7 yearsMale
Chico, male 6yo Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Cabourg, Cabourg

Chico

Mixed Breed

6 yearsMale
BOULY, male 3yo mixed breed for adoption at SPA Cabourg, Cabourg

BOULY

3 yearsMale
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

VASCO,  young Mixed Breed for adoption at Refuge Uda Noé de Beautor

VASCO

Mixed Breed

2 yearsUnknown
TEXAS,  5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Refuge Uda Noé de Beautor

TEXAS

Mixed Breed

5 yearsUnknown
SIBELLE, female 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Refuge Uda Noé de Beautor

SIBELLE

Mixed Breed

5 yearsFemale
REX,  senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Refuge Uda Noé de Beautor

REX

Mixed Breed

10 yearsUnknown
NATSU,  3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Refuge Uda Noé de Beautor

NATSU

Mixed Breed

3 yearsUnknown
MAGDA,  senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Refuge Uda Noé de Beautor

MAGDA

Mixed Breed

15 yearsUnknown

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →