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Buddy

Border Collie · Male · Adult · 4 years

Buddy is a friendly, affectionate and energetic dog who loves to share moments with humans. Dynamic and always up for walks, games and daily activities, he will bring a lot of joy and companionship to his future family. Very close to his caregivers, Buddy appreciates attention and interaction, but he must be the only animal in the household in order to thrive fully and enjoy an environment that is entirely dedicated to him. Buddy does not yet know how to stay alone and will need a gradual and gentle learning process on this point; his future family must therefore be prepared to accompany him patiently in order to teach him to manage absences with serenity. With a available family, ready to offer him exercise, affection and a stable environment, Buddy will become a faithful, endearing and enthusiastic companion.

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Buddy est un chien sociable, affectueux et plein d’énergie qui adore partager des moments avec les humains. Dynamique et toujours partant pour les promenades, les jeux et les activités du quotidien, il saura apporter beaucoup de joie et de complicité à sa future famille. Très proche de ses référents, Buddy apprécie l’attention et les interactions, mais il devra être le seul animal du foyer afin de s’épanouir pleinement et de profiter d’un environnement qui lui est entièrement dédié. Buddy ne sait pas encore rester seul et aura besoin d’un apprentissage progressif et bienveillant sur ce point ; sa future famille devra donc être prête à l’accompagner avec patience afin de lui apprendre à gérer les absences en toute sérénité. Avec une famille disponible, prête à lui offrir de l’exercice, de l’affection et un cadre stable, Buddy deviendra un compagnon fidèle, attachant et enthousiaste.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Arras
Shelter
SPA Arras (Tilloy)
Cared for by SPA Arras (Tilloy) · ArrasLearn about Border Collie

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Bringing Buddy home

What you'll need for Buddy 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 Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is a adult border collie dog waiting at SPA Arras (Tilloy) in Arras.

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 Buddy, answered.

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