How do I contact the shelter about Chico?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Animaux sans famille handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Chico on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Chico if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Animaux sans famille 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 Chico 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 Chico 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 Animaux sans famille early rather than rehoming privately; they know Chico 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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Chico

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 3 years

facebook.com/animauxsansfamille609/ 📧 Association Loi 1901 for Animal Placement and Protection W912014127HomeAdoption ProceduresCats Available for AdoptionPlaggDogs Available for AdoptionCasperCastro & ToskaChicoHaryaJuniorKaïdoLuaMabrouka & FanineMarloneNala - Reserved -NayaPonzoSarahSherryThe Adopted OnesTributesHelp UsBecome a Foster FamilySponsor an AnimalJoin UsMake a DonationContactMoreMore child☘️🐕‍🦺 Chico Available for Adoption, Seen in the 45! 🐕‍🦺☘️ His Photos👇You can find his videos at the bottom of the page.Chico: 3 years of waiting—this big-hearted Shepherd mix has a life to offer! There are gazes you never forget. Chico’s gaze is filled with everything he’s endured: fear, hunger, and that past spent in the shadow of a garage where his teeth were filed down, leaving him with a name forever etched in his memory. Since May 10, 2023, Chico has been waiting. He’s waiting for someone to open the door to his kennel, for someone finally to notice him. For 3 years, this “heart on paws” has lived behind bars, in the silence of a boarding facility. 3 years he’s wondered why the world stopped paying attention to him. Why is Chico the perfect companion? At 11 years old, Chico is no longer a rambunctious puppy—and that’s precisely his strength. He’s a dog of absolute wisdom: infinitely patient: Clean, calm, he knows how to be alone without ever causing trouble. Purely loving: Having lacked affection so much, every caress feels like a gift to him. He asks for nothing more than to offer you his soothing presence. The embodiment of gentleness: He currently shares his kennel with two little female companions and shows exemplary tolerance. While he longs to be the only dog, finally experiencing the serenity of his own home, he happily accepts the company of cats too. His Dream: A Well-Deserved Retirement Chico isn’t asking for the moon. He dreams of a garden where he can feel grass beneath his paws, a cozy bed where he can rest, and above all, a family who’ll treat him as a full-fledged member. He doesn’t have a lifetime ahead of him, but he does have enough time left to finally know happiness. He deserves to leave behind the smell of concrete for the warmth of a loving home. He deserves for his final years to be the happiest of his life. Chico was born on May 5, 2015. He still has love to give, and he’s waiting only for you to begin the last, most beautiful chapter of his story. Will you be the family to turn his destiny around? Don’t let Chico end his life waiting. Give him the home he’s never had. Would you like to meet this exceptional dog? ▶️ Then contact Animaux sans famille: 💬 via PM on our page: 📧 by email: 🌐 on our website through the contact form: 🌐 the steps to follow for adoption: ATTENTION ⚠️ ADOPTION MUST BE WELL CONSIDERED, AND IT’S IMPORTANT TO REALIZE THE INVESTMENT REQUIRED—OF COURSE, ACCOMPANIED BY PATIENCE AND LOVE! To avoid wasting your time and ours, please send us a motivated request after reading the entire post! If your request matches our protégé’s needs, we’ll then send you an adoption form along with the necessary steps to proceed with adoption. Adoption is possible throughout France under certain conditions, and adopters will need to travel since we won’t organize carpooling! Once the form is completed and accompanied by the requested documents, you’ll receive a confirmation email letting you know that your application is being reviewed. If we don’t respond within 8 days, you may consider your request not selected. We know our protégé’s needs and will choose the application that best suits him! Any incomplete application won’t be considered! His Videos👇

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facebook.com/animauxsansfamille609/ 📧 Association Loi 1901 de Placement et de Protection Animale W912014127AccueilDémarches pour adopterChats à l'adoptionCroquetteChiens à l'adoptionCasperCastro & ToskaChicoHaryaKaïdoLuaMarloneNala - Réservée -NayaPonzoSarahSherrySpikeLes adopté(e)sNous aider Devenir Famille d'AccueilParrainer un animalAdhérerFaire un donContactMoreMore child☘️🐕‍🦺 Chico à l'adoption, visible dans le 45 ! 🐕‍🦺☘️ Ses photos👇Vous pourrez retrouver ses vidéos en bas de page.Chico : 3 ans d'attente, une vie à offrir à ce croisé Berger au grand cœur ! Il y a des regards que l'on n'oublie pas. Celui de Chico est chargé de tout ce qu'il a enduré : la peur, la faim et ce passé dans l'ombre d'un garage où ses crocs ont été limés, lui laissant ce nom gravé à jamais dans sa mémoire. Depuis le 10 mai 2023, Chico attend. Il attend que quelqu'un pousse la porte de son box, qu'on le remarque enfin. Cela fait 3 ans que ce " cœur sur pattes " vit derrière les barreaux, dans le silence d'une pension. 3 ans qu'il se demande pourquoi le monde a cessé de s'intéresser à lui. Pourquoi Chico est le compagnon idéal ? À 11 ans, Chico n'est plus un chiot fougueux et c'est justement là toute sa force. C’est un chien d’une sagesse absolue : D’une patience infinie : Propre, calme, il sait rester seul sans jamais faire une bêtise. Un amour pur : Ayant tant manqué d’affection, chaque caresse est pour lui un cadeau. Il ne demande rien d'autre que de vous offrir sa présence apaisante. La douceur incarnée : Il partageait son box avec deux petites congénères et se montrait d'une tolérance exemplaire. S'il aspire à être le seul chien pour enfin connaître la sérénité d'un foyer à lui, il accepte volontiers la compagnie des chats. Son rêve : Une retraite méritée Chico ne demande pas la lune. Il rêve d'un jardin pour sentir l'herbe sous ses pattes, d'un panier douillet où se reposer et surtout, d'une famille qui le considèrera comme un membre à part entière.Il ne lui reste pas toute la vie devant lui, mais il lui reste assez de temps pour connaître, enfin, le bonheur. Il mérite de quitter l'odeur du béton pour celle d'une maison aimante. Il mérite que ses dernières années soient les plus belles de son existence. Chico est né le 05/05/2015. Il a encore de l'amour à donner et il n'attend que vous pour commencer le dernier chapitre, le plus beau, de son histoire. Serez-vous la famille qui fera basculer son destin ? Ne laissez pas Chico finir sa vie dans l'attente. Offrez-lui le foyer qu'il n'a jamais eu. Vous souhaitez rencontrer ce chien exceptionnel ? ▶️ Alors contactez Animaux sans famille : 💬 en MP sur notre page : 📧 par mail : 🌐 sur notre site via le formulaire de contact : 🌐 les démarches à suivre pour une adoption : ATTENTION ⚠️ L'ADOPTION DOIT ETRE REFLECHIE ET IL EST IMPORTANT DE PRENDRE CONSCIENCE DE L'INVESTISSEMENT QU'IL FAUDRA ACCORDER, ACCOMPAGNE BIEN EVIDEMMENT DE PATIENCE ET D'AMOUR ! Afin d’éviter de vous faire perdre votre temps et le notre, merci de nous envoyer une demande motivée après avoir pris connaissance de l’intégralité du post ! Si celle-ci correspond aux besoins de notre protégé, nous vous ferons alors parvenir un formulaire d'adoption, ainsi que les démarches pour adopter. Adoption possible dans toute la France sous certaines conditions et les adoptants devront se déplacer car nous n'organiserons pas de covoiturage ! Une fois le formulaire rempli et accompagné des documents demandés, vous recevrez un mail de confirmation qui vous informera que votre dossier est à l'étude. Sans réponse de notre part sous 8 jours, vous pourrez considérer que votre demande n'a pas été retenue. Nous connaissons les besoins de notre protégé et nous retiendrons le dossier qui lui correspondra le mieux ! Tout dossier incomplet ne sera pas étudié ! Ses vidéos👇

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

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Shelter

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Bringing Chico home

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About Chico

What life with Chico looks like

Chico is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Animaux sans famille in animaux sans famille.

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 Chico, answered.

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