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Calico

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Calico was found with his brother (Cumba) and his two sisters (Coccie and Comète) in the yard of Dan's parents. They are about 7 months old and will be medium size or medium to small size. Calico is a bit shy, but friendly and calm.

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Calico a été trouvé avec son frère (Cumba) et ses 2 sœurs (Coccie et Comète) dans la cour des parents de Dan. Ils ont environ 7 mois et seront de moyenne taille ou moyenne à petite taille. Calico est un peu timide, mais amicale et calme. Voir l’album

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Refuge d
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Calico home

What you'll need for Calico in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Calico

What life with Calico looks like

Calico is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Refuge d in France.

An young 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 Calico, answered.

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