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Australian Shepherd · Male · Puppy · 7 months

Male Neutered X Australian Shepherd Born 10/20/2025 Identified by microchip BEN arrived at the shelter on 5/15/2026 from direct abandonment. Come meet him soon at the shelter from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM Monday through Saturday, no appointment needed!

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Mâle Castré X Berger Australien Né le 20.10.2025 Identifié par puce Ben est arrivé au refuge le 15.05.2026 d’abandon direct. Venez vite le rencontrer au refuge de 14h00 à 17h30 du lundi au samedi, sans rendez-vous ! 🥰 –

Size
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Age
Puppy · 7 months
Location
🇫🇷Verson
Shelter
SPA de Basse-Normandie
Living with BEN
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing BEN home

What you'll need for BEN 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
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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 BEN

What life with BEN looks like

BEN is a puppy/kitten australian shepherd dog waiting at SPA de Basse-Normandie in Verson.

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.

Verson, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting BEN, answered.

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