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Emeraude

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Quand Émeraude est arrivée au refuge, elle n'était pas dans son meilleur état. Issue d'une situation de surpopulation à Guipavas, elle était particulièrement sale et présentait plusieurs petits bobos qui témoignaient d'un début de vie peu tendre. Et comme si le changement d'environnement n'était pas déjà assez impressionnant, Émeraude a décidé de nous montrer dès son arrivée qu'elle avait plus d'un tour dans son sac. Installée dans notre chenil détente, la demoiselle a réussi à s'échapper... pour partir explorer les plafonds du refuge ! Après plusieurs jours de recherches et d'inquiétude, nous avons finalement retrouvé notre petite aventurière. Derrière cette escapade se cachait pourtant une chatte extrêmement craintive. À son retour, Émeraude se montrait très méfiante, toujours prête à fuir au moindre mouvement et profondément impressionnée par tout ce qui l'entourait. Aujourd'hui, les choses commencent doucement à évoluer. La peur est encore bien présente, mais la curiosité commence à prendre un peu plus de place. Depuis son box, Émeraude observe attentivement la vie du refuge, suit les allées et venues des bénévoles et vient même parfois se frotter aux barreaux. Les caresses ne sont plus totalement inconnues non plus. Lorsqu'elles sont proposées avec douceur, elle les adore. Les mouvements rapides continuent de l'inquiéter, mais les friandises ont déjà réussi à ouvrir une première porte : lorsqu'elles sont présentées dans la main, Émeraude n'hésite plus à venir les chercher. Son histoire est celle d'une petite chatte qui découvre progressivement que tout ce qui l'entoure n'est pas forcément source de danger. Chaque jour apporte son lot de petites avancées, et derrière ses grands yeux méfiants se dessine peu à peu une minette plus curieuse, plus sereine et prête à écrire un nouveau chapitre de sa vie.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Arche de Noé Brest
Cared for by Arche de Noé Brest · FranceLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Emeraude home

What you'll need for Emeraude 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 Emeraude

What life with Emeraude looks like

Emeraude is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Arche de Noé Brest in France.

An young 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Emeraude, answered.

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