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Chippie

Australian Shepherd · Female · Adult · 7 years

Chippie is a sensitive female dog who can be reserved during initial interactions. With a little patience and gentleness, she will earn your trust and reveal a sweet and endearing personality. Once comfortable, Chippie enjoys spending time with humans and will thoroughly enjoy cuddle sessions in the grass and quiet walks. She is looking for a caring family who will respect her pace and provide her with the security she needs to thrive.

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Chippie est une chienne sensible qui peut se montrer réservée lors des premiers contacts. Avec un peu de patience et de douceur, elle saura accorder sa confiance et dévoiler une personnalité tendre et attachante. Une fois à l’aise, Chippie apprécie les moments de partage avec les humains et profitera pleinement des séances de câlins dans l’herbe ainsi que des petites balades tranquilles. Elle recherche une famille bienveillante qui saura respecter son rythme et lui offrir la sécurité dont elle a besoin pour s’épanouir.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Besançon
Living with Chippie
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Chippie home

What you'll need for Chippie 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 Chippie

What life with Chippie looks like

Chippie is a adult australian shepherd dog waiting at SPA de Besançon in France.

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 Chippie, answered.

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