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Bowie

Male · Senior · 9 years

Bowie is a male mixed breed Spaniel born in 2017, taken in due to overcrowding. Still wary of strangers, he will need time to gain confidence and feel safe. He will need a patient and understanding family, willing to respect his pace and guide him gently. Walking on a leash, outings, and family life will be new experiences for him. The presence of another balanced dog is essential to help him progress calmly. A quiet home with a fenced garden - dogs welcome - needs to live with another dog - no teenagers - no young children Bowie needs a family that will give him the time to flourish.

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Bowie est un mâle croisé Épagneul né en 2017, recueilli à la suite d’un important surnombre. Encore craintif face à l’inconnu, il aura besoin de temps pour prendre confiance et se sentir en sécurité. Il lui faudra une famille patiente et compréhensive, prête à respecter son rythme et à l’accompagner avec douceur. La marche en laisse, les promenades et la vie de famille seront des découvertes pour lui. La présence d’un autre chien équilibré est indispensable pour l’aider à progresser sereinement. Un foyer calme avec un jardin clos Ok chiens — besoin de vivre avec un autre chien Ok adolescents Pas de jeunes enfants Bowie a besoin d’une famille qui saura lui laisser le temps de s’épanouir.

Size

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇫🇷Compiègne

Shelter

SPA Compiègne

Living with Bowie

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

Cared for by SPA Compiègne · Compiègne

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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Bowie home

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About Bowie

What life with Bowie looks like

Bowie is a senior dog waiting at SPA Compiègne in Compiègne.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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.

Compiègne, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bowie, answered.

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