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Adopt BEN HUR

Pointer · Male · Adult · 7 years

BEN HUR arrived at the shelter via the pound... Our handsome boy was indeed found wandering, and no one came forward to claim him... He shows the signs of a life "of boredom or stress," as the dog has quite a few licking wounds... BEN HUR is extremely gentle with humans; we don't know his relations with dogs or cats. Very energetic and curious, he would thrive in a home that enjoys long walks or hikes, as long as his physical needs are respected. Come and meet him!

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BEN HUR est arrivé au refuge via la fourrière... Notre beau garçon a en effet été trouvé errant, et personne ne s'est manifesté pour venir le récupérer... Il porte les stigmates d'une vie "d'ennui ou de stress", car le loulou présente pas mal de plaies de léchage... BEN HUR est ultra gentil avec l'humain, nous ne connaissons pas ses ententes avec les chiens ni chats. Très dynamique et curieux, il s'épanouirait dans un foyer friand de belles balades ou randonnées, tant que ses besoins physiques sont respectés. Venez donc faire sa connaissance !

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
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Shelter
SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque)
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing BEN HUR home

What you'll need for BEN HUR 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
    Editor's pick

    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
  4. 04

    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
  6. 06
    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 BEN HUR

What life with BEN HUR looks like

BEN HUR is a adult pointer dog waiting at SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque).

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷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 BEN HUR, answered.

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