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Flora

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 14 years

Flora is a beautiful 14-year-old calico with lovely blue eyes that instantly catch your attention. Flora grew up, lived, and survived on the streets, experiencing all the hardship and problems that come with it. Today, Flora has just arrived in a foster home and is discovering that humans can be kind to her. A lot of socialization work is underway, as Flora does not yet fully trust, but there are huge improvements. Although she sometimes growls and hisses, she is beginning to enjoy being scratched. Flora will need a patient, calm family willing to give her time to continue her progress. Considering her past and personality, young children will be discouraged.

FR·Show original

Flora est une magnifique minette de 14 ans, aux beaux yeux bleus qui captent instantanément votre regard. Flora a grandi, vécu et surtout survécu dans la rue, avec tout ce que cela implique de détresse et de problèmes. Flora est en famille d'accueil depuis le mois de février, et a découvert, après un gros travail de socialisation, que l'humain peut être bon avec elle. Les grognements et les sifflements ont laissé place aux doux ronrons. Elle réclame, à présent, beaucoup de câlins. C'est une minette très présente, qui saura réclamer sa gamelle. Elle saura aussi s'occuper en jouant seule et se poser dans un coin douillet. Flora aura besoin d'une famille patiente, calme, prête à lui laisser le temps de s'acclimater. Vu son passé et son caractère, de jeunes enfants seront à déconseiller. Nous privilégierons une famille ayant déjà un chat calme (Flora ne supporte pas lorsqu'il y a de l'agitation autour d'elle) avec lequel Flora pourra échanger quelques câlins.

Size
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Arche de Noé Brest
Living with Flora
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Arche de Noé Brest · FranceLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Flora home

What you'll need for Flora 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 Flora

What life with Flora looks like

Flora is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Arche de Noé Brest in France.

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 Flora, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Flora?
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 Flora on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Flora 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 Flora 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 Flora 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 Flora 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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