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Chopon

Male · Young · 2 years

Chopon Chopon arrived at our shelter with VIGO after being removed due to poor living conditions. They haven't experienced much since their birth, having lived locked in a barn in the dark. They are wary, and a fellow animal of the same species will be necessary in their new home to reassure them. They get along with cats.

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CHOPON CHOPON est arrivé au refuge avec VIGO suite à un retrait pour mauvaises conditions de vie. Ils n’ont pas connu grand chose depuis leur naissance, ils ont vécu fermé dans une grange dans le noir. Ils se montrent craintifs, un congénère sera nécessaire dans leur nouveau foyer pour les rassurer. Ils s’entend avec les chats.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Clermont-Ferrand
Shelter
APA63 Clermont-Ferrand
Cared for by APA63 Clermont-Ferrand · Clermont-Ferrand
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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Chopon home

What you'll need for Chopon 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

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    €20–35

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About Chopon

What life with Chopon looks like

Chopon is a young adult dog waiting at APA63 Clermont-Ferrand in Clermont-Ferrand.

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.

Clermont-Ferrand, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Chopon, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Chopon?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APA63 Clermont-Ferrand handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Chopon on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Chopon if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 Chopon 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 Chopon 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 APA63 Clermont-Ferrand early rather than rehoming privately; they know Chopon 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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