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Benji

Golden Retriever · Male · Senior · 11 years

Upcoming: Golden named Benji, 11 years old, available for adoption. This Golden has always lived in the same family and is accustomed to dogs, cats, and children. He will be available for adoption mid-September near our area. If you wish to make a request, here is the link to the application form:

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Prochainement : Golden de 11 an à l'adoption. Ce Golden a toujours vécue dans la même famille, il est habitué aux chiens, chats et enfants. Ils sera à l'adoption mi Septembre à proximité de Montpellier. Si vous souhaitez déja faire une demande voici le lien vers le formulaire : ici

Size

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Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

Association Thalya Protection

Living with Benji

✓Good with kids

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About Benji

What life with Benji looks like

Benji is a senior golden retriever dog waiting at Association Thalya Protection 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 that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Benji, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Benji?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Association Thalya Protection handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Benji on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Benji if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Association Thalya Protection 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Benji 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 Benji 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 Association Thalya Protection early rather than rehoming privately; they know Benji 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.