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BERNARD

Male · Senior · 9 years

Bernard est un magnifique Saint-Bernard. Ce doux “papi” fait partie du dispositif SOS, car il mérite de trouver rapidement une famille aimante pour profiter pleinement de sa vie. C’est un chien exceptionnel, rempli de tendresse et d’affection. Un véritable amour qui ne demande qu’à partager de beaux moments avec des humains bienveillants. Bernard pourra s’épanouir dans une maison avec jardin, où il aura l’espace dont il a besoin pour son grand gabarit. Malgré sa taille, c’est un chien calme et gentil. Aujourd’hui, Bernard cherche sa famille pour la vie, celle qui saura lui offrir tout l’amour, l’attention et le confort qu’il mérite. Adopter Bernard, c’est offrir une belle retraite à un compagnon fidèle… et recevoir en retour un amour immense.

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Etalondes
Shelter
SPA Étalondes
Cared for by SPA Étalondes · Etalondes
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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing BERNARD home

What you'll need for BERNARD 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.

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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 BERNARD

What life with BERNARD looks like

BERNARD is a senior dog waiting at SPA Étalondes in Etalondes.

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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Etalondes, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting BERNARD, answered.

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