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Adopt CARTOUCHE

Male · Senior · 13 years

CARTOUCHE is a cuddly and very dynamic dog despite his age! He has experienced the cruelty of humans: used as a security dog, he lived locked up and isolated when they no longer needed him. Despite this, he holds no grudge against humans, whom he adores deeply! He is very affable and enjoys meeting new people. He suffers from a heart condition and stomach cancer. He doesn't appreciate being handled, but once he feels at ease, he reveals himself to be extremely cuddly and always ready for a session of scratching or brushing! CARTOUCHE is an incredible dog, he deserves so much to find a retirement basket where he can end his days in peace!

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Cartouche est un chien câlin et très dynamique malgré son âge ! Il a subi la méchanceté de l’homme : utilisé comme chien de sécurité, il vivait enfermé et à l’écart quand on n’avait plus besoin de lui. Malgré cela, il ne garde aucune rancœur envers les humains, qu'il adore profondément ! Il est très avenant et apprécie les rencontres. Il souffre d'une maladie cardiaque et d'un cancer de l'estomac. Il n'apprécie pas les manipulations, mais une fois en confiance, il se révèle extrêmement câlin et toujours partant pour une séance gratouilles ou brossage ! Cartouche est un chien incroyable, il mérite tant de trouver un panier retraite, où finir ses vieux jours en paix !

Size
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Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇫🇷Voillecomte
Shelter
Haute-Marne)
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Bringing CARTOUCHE home

What you'll need for CARTOUCHE 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
  2. 02
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    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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About CARTOUCHE

What life with CARTOUCHE looks like

CARTOUCHE is a senior dog waiting at Haute-Marne) in Voillecomte.

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 CARTOUCHE, answered.

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