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Adopt Falko

Cane Corso · Male · Senior · 10 years

Falko has been in the our shelter since 2018. After all these years in a cage, Falko has developed a shell and does not easily trust people. Several meetings will be necessary before considering adoption. A life in a house in the countryside will be essential because Falko loves being outdoors, but still appreciates the comfort of a soft basket to sleep in indoors. Falko cannot live with children and must be the only pet in its future home.

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Falko est en refuge depuis 2018. Après toutes ces années de box, Falko c'est forgé une carapace et il n'accorde pas facilement sa confiance. Plusieurs rencontres seront nécessaires avant d'envisager son adoption. Une vie en maison, à la campagne sera indispensable car Falko adore être en extérieur, mais il apprécie tout de même le confort d'un panier moelleux pour dormir à l'intérieur. Falko ne pourra pas vivre avec des enfants et devra être le seul animal de son futur foyer.

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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Cabourg
Shelter
SPA Cabourg
Living with Falko
  • ✕Good with kids
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Bringing Falko home

What you'll need for Falko 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Falko

What life with Falko looks like

Falko is a senior cane corso dog waiting at SPA Cabourg in Cabourg.

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.

Cabourg, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Falko, answered.

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