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BOYKA

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Born on 01/01/2015, weighing 11 kg, BOYKA is a adorable little dog, full of joie de vivre. Very social with other animals of the same species, he enjoys company and integrates easily. Gentle and charming, he will bring joy to a responsible family ready to offer him love, stability, and attention for the rest of his life. A home with a garden would be ideal for him, so that he can fully enjoy the outdoors.

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Né le 01/01/2015 11 kg Boyka est un adorable petit chien, plein de joie de vivre. Très sociable avec ses congénères, il apprécie la compagnie et s’intègre facilement. Gentil et attachant, il fera le bonheur d’une famille responsable prête à lui offrir amour, stabilité et attention pour le reste de sa vie. Un foyer avec jardin serait idéal pour lui, afin qu’il puisse profiter pleinement de l’extérieur.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇫🇷Pollestres
Shelter
Un Gîte Une Gamelle
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Bringing BOYKA home

What you'll need for BOYKA 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 BOYKA

What life with BOYKA looks like

BOYKA is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Un Gîte Une Gamelle in Pollestres.

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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Pollestres, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting BOYKA, answered.

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