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Bess

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Bess arrived at the shelter in May 2026 with her seven puppies. She raised them. As often in these cases, the mother takes longer than her babies to find her family. This is what she is waiting for in turn. Bess is a kind dog, still timid, and will need time to gain confidence in herself and her surroundings. She will need a patient and gentle family to accompany her in her progress (for example for the use of the leash).

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Bess est arrivée au refuge en mai 2026 avec ses sept chiots. Elle les a élevés. Comme souvent dans ces cas-là, la maman met plus longtemps que ses petits à trouver sa famille C est pourtant ce qu elle attend à son tour. Bess est une gentille chienne, encore craintive, et qui aura besoin de temps pour prendre confiance en elle et son entourage. Elle aura besoin d une famille patiente et douce pour l’accompagner dans ses progrès (par exemple pour l utilisation de la laisse).

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Manosque
Shelter
Association Secours Protection Animale (Manosque)
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Bringing Bess home

What you'll need for Bess in week one.

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    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
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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

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

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Bess

What life with Bess looks like

Bess is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Association Secours Protection Animale (Manosque) in Manosque.

An young 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.

🇫🇷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.

Manosque, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bess, answered.

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