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Bucky

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Male, mixed Border Collie, born on May 10, 2019 The relationship with other animals of the same species will need work. He lived with a cat and children. Bucky is a very kind dog, very lively who has a lot of energy to burn. He remains however quite timid at first, especially with men. He will need an active and patient family.

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Mâle, croisé Border Collie, né le 10 mai 2019 L’entente avec ses congénères sera à travailler. Il vivait avec un chat et des enfants. BUCKY est un très gentil chien, très vif qui a beaucoup d’énergie à assouvir. Il reste toutefois assez craintif au premier abord, notamment avec les hommes. Il aura besoin d’une famille active et patiente. Partager cet article Partager sur Facebook Partager par Mail

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Vence
Shelter
S.P.A.C.A Rescue Animals Protection Riviera
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bucky home

What you'll need for Bucky 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Bucky

What life with Bucky looks like

Bucky is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at S.P.A.C.A Rescue Animals Protection Riviera in Vence.

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.

Vence, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bucky, answered.

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