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BLUE

Male · Young · 1 year

BLUE is friendly with humans and very energetic, and will need regular outlets for his energy. His interactions with other animals of the same species will need to be assessed on a case-by-case basis. He does not get along with cats. BLUE is a big dog but still acts like a baby, and he needs to be supervised by an educator.

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Blue se montre sociable avec l'humain et très dynamique , il aura besoin de dépense régulière. Les ententes avec ses congénères sont à tester au cas par cas. Il ne s'entend pas avec les chats. Blue est un grand chien mais un bébé dans sa tête et il a besoin d'être suivi par un éducateur.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Forbach
Shelter
SPA Forbach
Living with BLUE
  • ✕Good with cats
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing BLUE home

What you'll need for BLUE 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

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    €20–35

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About BLUE

What life with BLUE looks like

BLUE is a large young adult dog waiting at SPA Forbach in Forbach.

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.

Forbach, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting BLUE, answered.

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