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Adopt Doucette

German Shepherd · Female · Senior · 11 years

she is very calm and especially very shy without malice

Read original (fr)

elle est tres calme et surtout tres timide sans méchanceté

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇫🇷Montceau-les-Mines
Shelter
SPA Montceau Refuge Jean Roche
Living with Doucette
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Cared for by SPA Montceau Refuge Jean Roche · Montceau-les-MinesLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Doucette home

What you'll need for Doucette 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 Doucette

What life with Doucette looks like

Doucette is a large senior german shepherd dog waiting at SPA Montceau Refuge Jean Roche in Montceau-les-Mines.

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.

Montceau-les-Mines, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Doucette, answered.

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