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Male · Adult · 8 years

Passé: errant identifié ; volé il y a 9 ans et la propriétaire refuse de le récupérer Le + : tres calme ; facile ; code canin pour la douleur acquis Le – : indépendant ; Je suis un grand loulou, avec une allure qui en impose et une personnalité bien à moi. Je suis un papy sénior, mais j’ai encore beaucoup de choses à vivre et surtout beaucoup d’amour à donner. 🐶❤️ Mon histoire a commencé de façon bien particulière… J’étais encore un tout petit chiot lorsqu’on m’a volé à ma première famille. Les années ont passé, et lorsque j’ai enfin été identifié et retrouvé, mon premier propriétaire n’a pas souhaité me récupérer. Alors me voilà aujourd’hui, à devoir écrire un nouveau chapitre de ma vie. Et pourtant, je ne suis pas du genre à me laisser abattre. 😊 Je suis un chien calme, indépendant et plutôt facile à vivre. Malgré ma carrure impressionnante, je n’ai pas besoin d’être constamment sollicité, j’aime avoir mon petit rythme, profiter tranquillement de la vie et savoir que mon humain est là. Quand quelque chose me plaît, quand je suis contrarié ou quand j’ai besoin qu’on respecte mon espace, je sais le faire comprendre. Et oui, il peut m’arriver de grogner si je le dois. Mais un grognement, c’est aussi ma façon de communiquer et de dire clairement « là, j’ai besoin que tu m’écoutes ». Je suis un vieux monsieur qui mérite qu’on respecte son langage, son rythme et ses petites habitudes. Derrière ma grande silhouette et mon air sûr de moi, il y a surtout un papy qui aimerait enfin poser ses valises pour de bon. J’ai connu le vol, la perte, les retrouvailles qui n’en étaient pas vraiment… Alors maintenant, j’aimerais simplement connaître ce que signifie être choisi pour la vie. ❤️ Parce qu’après toutes ces années, moi, Django, je crois que j’ai bien mérité mon happy end. Et si mon dernier chapitre était justement celui où je rencontre enfin ma famille ? ❤️ Histoire de race : Dogue : chien de garde ou de compagnie ; potentiellement chasseur ; vigoureux Terrier : chasseur creuseur ; dynamique ; tenace

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de l
Living with Django
  • Microchipped
Cared for by SPA de l · France

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Django home

What you'll need for Django in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Django

What life with Django looks like

Django is a large adult dog waiting at SPA de l in France.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Django, answered.

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