Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

BLACKO

Male · Young · 1 year

Blacko was found wandering on the public way and no one came to pick him up at the pound. He is energetic, friendly and cuddly. Blacko was found wandering on the public way and no one came to pick him up at the pound. He is energetic, friendly and cuddly.

FR·Show original

Blacko a été trouvé errant sur la voie publique et personne n’est venu le chercher en fourrière. Il se montre dynamique, gentil et câlin. Blacko a été trouvé errant sur la voie publique et personne n’est venu le chercher en fourrière. Il se montre dynamique, gentil et câlin.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with BLACKO
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Refuge Angoumois · Angoulême
More dogs in Angoulême →More dogs in France →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing BLACKO home

What you'll need for BLACKO 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.

    View on Amazon→
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

    View on Amazon→
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon→
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon→
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon→
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About BLACKO

What life with BLACKO looks like

BLACKO is a large young adult dog waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

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.

Angoulême, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting BLACKO, answered.

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

More from Refuge Angoumois

NINA, female 4yo European Shorthair for adoption at Refuge Angoumois, Angoulême
🇫🇷Angoulême, France

NINA

European Shorthair

4 yearsFemale
MALAKA, female senior mixed breed for adoption at Refuge Angoumois, Angoulême
🇫🇷Angoulême, France

MALAKA

10 yearsFemale
NYMPHE, female senior mixed breed for adoption at Refuge Angoumois, Angoulême
🇫🇷Angoulême, France

NYMPHE

9 yearsFemale
Similar animals

More dogs looking for a home

Lalou, female 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Le Bois Pinson), Bois Pinson
🇫🇷Bois Pinson, France

Lalou

Mixed Breed

5 yearsFemale
Rex, male 6yo German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Le Bois Pinson), Bois Pinson
🇫🇷Bois Pinson, France

Rex

German Shorthaired Pointer

6 yearsMale
Kabuto, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Le Bois Pinson), Bois Pinson
🇫🇷Bois Pinson, France

Kabuto

Mixed Breed

10 yearsMale
VALLIUM, male young French Bulldog for adoption at Le Bois Pinson), Bois Pinson
🇫🇷Bois Pinson, France

VALLIUM

French Bulldog

2 yearsMale
Vaïko, male young mixed breed for adoption at Le Bois Pinson), Bois Pinson
🇫🇷Bois Pinson, France

Vaïko

2 yearsMale
Laïus & Mute, male 6yo Collie for adoption at Action 4 Pets, France
🇫🇷France, France

Laïus & Mute

Collie

6 yearsMale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →