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Billy

Border Collie · Male · Young · 2 years

đŸŸ Billy recherche une famille adaptĂ©e Ă  ses besoins đŸŸ Billy est un magnifique croisĂ© Border Collie et Patou de 2 ans. Il est arrivĂ© chez nous Ă  la suite de problĂšmes d’allergies au sein de sa famille. ❀ Son caractĂšre Billy est un chien gentil, qui apprĂ©cie les moments de tendresse lorsqu’il en a envie. Assez autonome, il aime aussi avoir son espace. Il n’apprĂ©cie pas les caresses Ă  certains endroits ni toutes les manipulations et peut alors montrer son inconfort en grognant ou en montrant les dents. Il aura besoin de temps, de patience et d’une relation basĂ©e sur la confiance pour se sentir pleinement en sĂ©curitĂ©. 🐕 Ses ententes * Enfants : non * Chiens : Ă  Ă©valuer * Chats : non En laisse, Billy a encore des difficultĂ©s Ă  communiquer avec ses congĂ©nĂšres et peut se montrer trĂšs rĂ©actif en aboyant et en sautant. Une fois le contact Ă©tabli, il peut toutefois se montrer joueur avec les autres chiens. 🏡 Le foyer que nous recherchons Billy a besoin de poursuivre son apprentissage, notamment concernant la socialisation avec les chiens, les vĂ©hicules et les manipulations. Son adoption prĂ©coce n’a malheureusement pas permis Ă  certains apprentissages essentiels de se mettre en place. Il faudra donc lui consacrer du temps et l’accompagner avec cohĂ©rence et bienveillance. Nous recherchons une famille expĂ©rimentĂ©e, ayant dĂ©jĂ  vĂ©cu avec un chien et suivi des cours d’éducation canine. Billy ne conviendra pas comme premier chien. Une bonne connaissance des particularitĂ©s du Border Collie et du Patou est indispensable, et avoir dĂ©jĂ  vĂ©cu avec l’une de ces races serait un vĂ©ritable atout. Une maison avec un terrain, voire une ferme, oĂč Billy pourrait profiter rĂ©guliĂšrement de l’extĂ©rieur, serait idĂ©ale. Attention toutefois : mĂȘme s’il aime passer du temps dehors, il aura Ă©galement besoin de promenades et d’activitĂ©s adaptĂ©es. Billy mĂ©rite une famille prĂȘte Ă  comprendre ses besoins et Ă  l’aider Ă  progresser Ă  son rythme. ❀ 📞 IntĂ©ressĂ©(e) par Billy ? Contactez-nous uniquement par tĂ©lĂ©phone au 67. ❌ Merci de ne pas envoyer de messages, d’e-mails ou de demandes via les rĂ©seaux sociaux. Les prises de contact se font uniquement par tĂ©lĂ©phone.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇹🇭Uvrier
Shelter
SPA Valais
Living with Billy
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Valais · UvrierLearn about Border Collie →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Billy home

What you'll need for Billy 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 Billy

What life with Billy looks like

Billy is a young adult border collie dog waiting at SPA Valais in Uvrier.

A 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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Uvrier, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Billy, answered.

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