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DOBBY

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

DOBBY is a large dog (35kg), very gentle, affectionate, and playful (especially with balls) and sociable with other animals of the same species. He loves to go for walks in the forest and enjoys making noise there (you will never get lost in the forest with him). He is clean and has a good base in education. His education will need to be continued in a kind manner. He can live in a house with respectful children.

FR·Show original

Dobby est un grand chien (35kg), très gentil, câlin, joueur (surtout avec les balles) et sociable avec ses congénères. Il aime beaucoup se balader en forêt et aime y mettre de la voix (on ne pourra jamais vous perdre dans la forêt). Il est propre et possède une base en éducation. Il faudra poursuivre son éducation de manière bienveillante. Il peut vivre en maison avec des enfants respectueux.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷De Marsan
Shelter
SPA Mont-de-Marsan
Living with DOBBY
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Mont-de-Marsan · De MarsanLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in De Marsan →More dogs in France →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing DOBBY home

What you'll need for DOBBY 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 DOBBY

What life with DOBBY looks like

DOBBY is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Mont-de-Marsan in De Marsan.

An young 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.

De Marsan, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting DOBBY, answered.

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