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Coco

Female · Senior · 10 years

🎯 Her short summaryCoco, that's a ball of energy on legs! Still very young, this adorable one and a half year old girl is full of joy and affection. Always ready to play, go for a walk or simply spend time with you, she will bring a great dose of good mood into your daily life. 💬 What you need to know about herCoco is a very kind dog, close to humans and full of enthusiasm. Like any young dog, she still needs to learn the basics of training. With kindness, patience and consistency, she will become a balanced and confident companion. Her liveliness requires a reassuring environment and regular activities to channel all this great energy. Being still young, her relationships with other animals of the same species will need to be tested. 🏡 The ideal homeCoco dreams of a family that is present and ready to dedicate time and attention to her. A house with a well-fenced yard would be ideal to allow her to expend her energy safely. She will perfectly suit active adopters who love walks and moments of closeness. ❤️ Keep in mindCoco is a concentrated dose of tenderness and energy that only waits for one thing: to find her forever family. Still young, she has everything to learn but also everything to give!

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🎯 Son petit résuméCoco, c’est une boule d’énergie sur pattes ! Encore toute jeune, cette adorable chienne d’un an et demi déborde de joie de vivre et d’affection. Toujours partante pour jouer, se promener ou simplement partager un moment avec vous, elle apportera une belle dose de bonne humeur dans votre quotidien. 💬 Ce qu’il faut savoir sur elleCoco est une chienne très gentille, proche de l’humain et pleine d’enthousiasme. Comme tout jeune chien, elle a encore besoin d’apprendre les bases de l’éducation. Avec de la douceur, de la patience et de la cohérence, elle deviendra une compagne équilibrée et bien dans ses pattes. Sa vivacité demande un cadre rassurant et des activités régulières pour canaliser toute cette belle énergie. Étant encore jeune, ses ententes avec ses congénères seront à tester. 🏡 Le foyer idéalCoco rêve d’une famille présente, prête à lui consacrer du temps et de l’attention. Une maison avec un terrain bien clôturé serait idéale pour lui permettre de se dépenser en toute sécurité. Elle conviendra parfaitement à des adoptants actifs, aimant les balades et les moments de complicité. ❤️ À retenirCoco, c’est un concentré de tendresse et d’énergie qui n’attend qu’une chose : trouver sa famille pour la vie. Encore jeune, elle a tout à apprendre mais aussi tout à donner !

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Saint-Étienne
Shelter
SPA Saint-Étienne Loire
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Cared for by SPA Saint-Étienne Loire · Saint-Étienne

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Coco home

What you'll need for Coco 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 Coco

What life with Coco looks like

Coco is a senior dog waiting at SPA Saint-Étienne Loire in Saint-Étienne.

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 Coco, answered.

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