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Boby

English Springer Spaniel · Male

Boby is a happy and lively dog, always eager to share moments with humans. Very affectionate, he loves scratches and enjoys relaxing on the couch with his family. Playful and energetic, he also enjoys walks, during which he behaves very well. Boby also knows how to stay calm at home and doesn't cause any trouble, even though he doesn't particularly like being alone. A charming companion who just wants to find a family to share his daily life with.

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Boby est un chien joyeux et plein de vie, toujours heureux de partager des moments avec les humains. Très affectueux, il adore les gratouilles et apprécie les instants de détente sur le canapé auprès de sa famille. Joueur et dynamique, il aime également les promenades, durant lesquelles il se comporte très bien. Boby sait aussi rester sage à la maison et ne fait pas de dégâts, même s'il n'apprécie pas particulièrement la solitude. Un compagnon attachant qui ne demande qu'à trouver une famille avec qui partager son quotidien.

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Besançon
Cared for by SPA de Besançon · FranceLearn about English Springer Spaniel

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Boby home

What you'll need for Boby 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.

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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 Boby

What life with Boby looks like

Boby is a adult english springer spaniel dog waiting at SPA de Besançon 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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Boby, answered.

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