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Bobby

Pointer · Male · Adult · 5 years

Bobby is a handsome Braque-type dog, born in September 2021. Always on a leash, never walked, Bobby has everything to discover, walks, walks on a leash, moments of play and tenderness, everything is new for this big man. Due to his difficult past, Bobby never enjoyed a family dog's life, he only knew his too small kennel and a nomadic life. However, he is a very affectionate dog, who loves hugs, appreciates our presence because reassuring for him. Very energetic, he has a great need for exercise, a walker capable of holding him and following his pace. An athlete would be welcome! Under this physical strength, we discover a kind and affectionate but fearful dog, sudden movements should be avoided, some noises can scare him but Bobby has never shown any aggression, he just wants to be reassured. A calm, secure, attentive home, aware that his journey has not been easy, will be necessary for Bobby. A house with a perfectly fenced yard will also be necessary. Come and meet this big and beautiful dog, ready to live beautiful adventures with you! He is an adorable dog, without grudge against humans, ready to love you with all his heart. Doesn't seem reactive to his peers but not ok cats.

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Bobby est un beau chien genre Braque, né en septembre 2021. Toujours à l'attache, jamais promené, Bobby a tout à découvrir, les promenades, la marche en laisse, les moments de jeux et de tendresse, tout est nouveau pour ce grand bonhomme. De par son passé difficile, Bobby n'a jamais profité d'une vie de chien de famille, il n'a connu que sa niche trop petite et une vie itinérante. Pour autant c'est un chien très affectueux, qui aime les câlins, apprécie notre présence car rassurante pour lui. Energique, il a un grand besoin de dépense, d'un promeneur capable de le tenir et de suivre son rythme. Un sportif serait le bienvenu ! Bobby est aussi un chien gentil et affectueux mais craintif, les mouvements brusques sont à éviter, certains bruits peuvent l'effrayer mais Bobby n'a fait jamais preuve d'agressivité, il cherche juste à être rassuré. Un foyer calme, sécurisant, attentif au fait que son parcours n'a pas été facile, sera nécessaire à Bobby. Une maison avec un terrain parfaitement clôturé sera également nécessaire. Venez vite rencontrer ce grand et beau chien, prêt à vivre de belles aventures avec vous ! C'est un chien adorable, sans rancune envers l'humain, prêt à vous aimer de tout son cœur. Ne semble pas réactif à ses congénères mais pas ok chats.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

S.P.A. du pays de Montbéliard — Refuge d

Living with Bobby

✓Good with cats

Cared for by S.P.A. du pays de Montbéliard — Refuge d · France Learn about Pointer →

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About Bobby

What life with Bobby looks like

Bobby is an adult pointer dog waiting at S.P.A. du pays de Montbéliard — Refuge d in France.

An 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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bobby, answered.

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