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Dachshund · Male · Adult · 7 years

FILOU arrived following a withdrawal after an investigation. He is a bit shy at first, but quickly seeks human contact once he relaxes. FILOU is looking for a calm and serene environment to feel fully at ease. He gets along with other dogs. His interactions with cats have not yet been tested. He can live with respectful teenagers. [SECURITY DEPOSIT CHECK REQUIRED FOR ADOPTION]

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Filou est arrivé suite à un retrait après enquête. C'est un chien un peu timide au premier abord, mais qui recherche rapidement le contact avec l'humain une fois détendu. Filou recherche une famille avec un environnement calme et serein pour se sentir pleinement à l'aise. Il s'entend avec les autres chiens. Ses ententes avec les chats n'ont pas encore été testées. Il pourra vivre avec des adolescents respectueux. [ CHÈQUE DE CAUTION REQUIS POUR L'ADOPTION ]

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Arras
Shelter
SPA Arras (Tilloy)
Living with FILOU
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Bringing FILOU home

What you'll need for FILOU 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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    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
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About FILOU

What life with FILOU looks like

FILOU is a adult dachshund dog waiting at SPA Arras (Tilloy) in Arras.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting FILOU, answered.

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