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Adopt BIDOU

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Found wandering on the street, we don't know his past. He is a young, very sensitive dog who can be a bit timid. He will need a calm environment, ideally in the countryside or a small town, with patient and gentle people who can help him discover the world at his own pace. BIDOU is still in the process of discovering the world and can sometimes be a bit uncomfortable around unfamiliar people. A socialization program with other dogs of the same species is in place, respecting his pace. That's why the support of an educator will be necessary. Once he feels more at ease, he turns out to be adorable and full of energy.

Read original (fr)

Trouvé errant sur la voie publique, nous ne connaissons pas son passé. C'est un jeune chien très sensible et un peu craintif. Il aura besoin d'un environnement calme, idéalement en campagne ou en petite ville auprès de personnes patientes et douces qui sauront lui faire découvrir le monde à son rythme. Bidou est encore en pleine découverte du monde et peut parfois se montrer un peu mal à l'aise face à des personnes inconnues. Un travail de socialisation avec ses congénères est mis en place, en respectant son rythme. C'est pourquoi un accompagnement par une éducatrice sera nécessaire. Une fois en confiance, il se révèle adorable et dynamique.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Tours
Shelter
SPA Tours (Luynes)
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing BIDOU home

What you'll need for BIDOU 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
  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 BIDOU

What life with BIDOU looks like

BIDOU is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Tours (Luynes) in Tours.

An young 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 BIDOU, answered.

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