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Buck

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy

Buck is part of a litter of three kittens from Esme's litter. His sisters are Bambi and Birdie. Their story: this little family spent a month at the Rennes animal shelter. We don't know the details of their life before, but it must have left marks that are reflected in their characters. The three kittens and Esme are afraid of humans. They flee as soon as they see a hand... But that doesn't mean we don't see them peeking out! Buck is the only boy in the group and it shows in his build. He is already big for his age and will be a good big tomcat in adulthood. As for his character, he is the most curious. He doesn't hesitate to go explore every nook and cranny despite our presence. He is also a big player, at the slightest opportunity he will let you know that he is waiting for you to play with him! Small physical characteristic: his fur gives him a hard look ("a BN look, according to the veterinarian"). But that only adds to his charm. As for cuddle sessions, he won't immediately ask for them, it will take him some time. But when he is busy eating, Buck lets himself be tempted by 1 or 2 caresses and appreciates them by purring. So you will have to be patient and teach him that humans can be gentle and kind, that cuddles can be great. Buck currently lives with his sisters, his mom, and 2 4-year-old adult cats with whom he gets along wonderfully. He can therefore be adopted alone or with another cat in the household. He can also be adopted with one of his sisters, especially Birdie (black and white) with whom he has a beautiful complicity! He is ok with children and cats.

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Buck fait partie d’une fratrie de 3 chatons de la portée d’Esme. Ses sœurs sont Bambi et Birdie. Leur histoire : cette petite famille s’est retrouvée pendant 1 mois à la fourrière de Rennes. Nous ne connaissons pas les détails de leur vie avant, mais ça a sans doute laissé des marques qu’on retrouve dans leurs caractères. Les trois chatons et Esme ont peur des humains. Ils fuient des qu’ils aperçoivent une main… Mais ce n’est pas pour autant qu’on ne les voit pas pointer le bout de leur nez ! Buck est le seul garçon de la bande et ça se voit à sa carrure. Il est déjà grand pour son âge et sera un bon gros matou à l’âge adulte. Concernant son caractère, c’est le plus curieux. Il n’hésite pas à partir à la découverte du moindre recoin malgré notre présence. C’est également un grand joueur, à la moindre occasion il saura vous faire comprendre qu’il vous attend pour jouer avec lui ! Petite caractéristique physique : son pelage lui donne un regard dur (« un air de BN pas contente selon la vétérinaire »). Mais ça ne fait que lui rajouter du charme. Concernant les séances câlins, il n’ira pas tout de suite vous en demander, cela lui prendra du temps. Mais lorsqu’il est occupé à manger, Buck se laisse tenter par 1 ou 2 caresses et les apprécient en ronronnant. Il faudra donc se montrer patient et lui apprendre que l’humain peut être doux et gentil, que les câlins ça peut être génial. Buck vit actuellement avec ses sœurs, sa maman ainsi que 2 chats adulte de 4 ans avec qui il s’entend à merveille. Il pourra donc être adopté seul ou avec un autre chat présent dans le foyer. Il peut également être adopté avec une de ses sœurs, notamment Birdie (noir et blanche) avec qui il a une belle complicité ! Il est ok enfants ok chats.

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Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Arche de Noé Brest
Living with Buck
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Buck home

What you'll need for Buck in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Buck

What life with Buck looks like

Buck is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Arche de Noé Brest in France.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇫🇷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 Buck, answered.

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