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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Duc is a great dog, he is not destructive at home (even when left alone), clean, not a runner, he likes to play with a ball, he will gladly return it to continue playing, he is affectionate and has no issues with children. He loves walks and if you like to run, he will happily follow you. The only thing he doesn't like is cats and he doesn't really like other male dogs. We have had dogs much more difficult than him and they found a home so please don't let Duc spend his days at the shelter. There is surely someone for this nice little dog???? Type: Medium mixed breed Date of birth: 01/06/2016 Doesn't get along with male dogs Ne s'entend pas avec les chiens mâles.

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Duc est un super chien, il n’est pas destructeur en maison (même en restant seul), propre, pas fugueur, il aime jouer à la balle, il vous la redonne volontiers pour continuer à jouer, il est câlin et n’a aucun soucis avec les enfants. Il adore les promenades et si vous aimez courir, il vous suivra volontiers . . La seule chose qu’il n’aime pas c’est les chats et il n’apprécie pas trop les autres chiens mâles. Nous avons eu des chiens bien plus compliqué que lui et ils ont trouvé un foyer donc SVP ne laissons pas Duc finir ses jours au refuge. Il y a bien une personne pour ce gentil loulou???? Type : Chien croisé moyen Date de naissance : 01/06/2016 Ne s’entend pas avec les chiens mâles Ne s’entend pas avec les chats

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Villeneuve-de-Duras
Shelter
Auberge des 4 Pattes
Living with Duc
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Duc home

What you'll need for Duc 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 Duc

What life with Duc looks like

Duc is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Auberge des 4 Pattes in Villeneuve-de-Duras.

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 Duc, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Duc?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Auberge des 4 Pattes handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Duc on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Duc if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Auberge des 4 Pattes 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 Duc 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 Duc 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 Auberge des 4 Pattes early rather than rehoming privately; they know Duc 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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