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Caramel

Labrador Retriever · Male · Senior · 9 years

Caramel, un adorable croisé labrador, est arrivé au refuge suite à une cession dans le cadre d'une enquête. Avant sa prise en charge, il vivait malheureusement attaché à un fauteuil, sans pouvoir connaître la vie de chien qu'il aurait dû avoir. Malgré ce passé, Caramel est resté un chien d'une grande gentillesse. Doux, calme, affectueux et sociable, il apprécie la présence des humains et ne demande qu'à partager des moments de complicité et de tendresse. Aujourd'hui, il découvre peu à peu ce qu'est une vie normale : les promenades, les caresses, le confort d'un panier et l'attention bienveillante des personnes qui prennent soin de lui. Chaque nouvelle expérience est une belle découverte. Caramel pourra vivre avec d'autres chiens ainsi qu'avec des enfants respectueux, qui sauront lui offrir le calme et la douceur dont il a besoin.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Poulainville
Shelter
Amiens)
Living with Caramel
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Amiens) · PoulainvilleLearn about Labrador Retriever

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Bringing Caramel home

What you'll need for Caramel 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 Caramel

What life with Caramel looks like

Caramel is a senior labrador retriever dog waiting at Amiens) in Poulainville.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Caramel, answered.

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