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Doug

Golden Retriever · Male · Adult · 6 years

We present to you a wonderful, lively, joyful, and crazy companion. Doug is looking for the softness of a couch and regular walks. His excess of energy will delight fans of canicross. Take a look at his beautiful face and standard size... and away we go, hurry up to schedule this meeting that will change your life and his. To meet DOUG, please send an email to: indicating in the subject line: Adoption Doug:

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Nous vous présentons un magnifique loulou plein de pep’s, de joie et de folie. Doug recherche à la fois la douceur d’un canapé et des balades régulières. Son trop plein d’énergie ravira les amateurs de canicross. Zoom sur sa belle bouille et sa taille standard … et hop hop hop, on se presse pour programmer cette rencontre qui changera votre vie et la sienne. Pour rencontrer DOUG, merci d’envoyer un mail à : en indiquant en objet : Adoption Doug : 517145

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Piégon
Shelter
S.P.A Vauclusienne
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Doug home

What you'll need for Doug 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 Doug

What life with Doug looks like

Doug is a adult golden retriever dog waiting at S.P.A Vauclusienne in Piégon.

An 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.

Piégon, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Doug, answered.

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