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FRANCIS

Male · Adult · 4 years

Francis is an adorable 4-year-old male Griffon Nivernais. This young dog is a gem of gentleness: he is a sensitive, affectionate and mischievous big boy. Found wandering, unidentified, not claimed, he is looking for a new home... Francis is a kind dog, very sociable, who enjoys the company of his fellow dogs. He had found a great family; unfortunately without another dog in the household, Francis proved to be very unhappy. At the shelter, he spends his time playing with his friends and giving them cuddles. 💚 For this reason, he will live OBLIGATOIRLY with a female dog already in the household.✔ He will be placed in a house with a well-fenced garden because he likes to have access to the outdoors.❓ Cat agreements to check💚 Francis is a dog in need of affection, he demands a lot of cuddles and attention. Open your heart to this love, it will make you so happy! ➡️ Adoption only in department 31 or limitrophes (but we will consider any serious proposal outside the department)Francis, ♂️ Griffon Nivernais, born on 01/01/2022, microchip # 250 26 96 11 03 07 28 ℹ Adoption fee €270 (+ a free donation and deductible from taxes) including identification, first vaccination, deworming and castration. VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ☎ Contact only by SMS:Betty 📧 Or by email (please specify your phone number): contact Dogs 🐶 The association Agir Pour Les Animaux reserves the right to choose adopters 🐱

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À L'ADOPTION DANS LE DÉPARTEMENT 31 OU LIMITROPHES - 🥰🥰 Francis est un adorable mâle type Griffon Nivernais de 4 ans. Ce jeune loulou est une perle de douceur: c'est un gros sensible à la fois tendre, câlin et espiègle. Trouvé errant, pas identifié, pas réclamé, il cherche un nouveau foyer... ✔ Francis est un gentil loulou, très sociable, qui apprécie la compagnie de ses congénères. Il avait d'ailleurs trouvé une super famille ; malheureusement sans autre chien dans le foyer, Francis s'est révélé très malheureux. Au refuge, il passe son temps à jouer avec ses copains et à leur faire des câlins. 💚 Pour cette raison, il vivra OBLIGATOIREMENT avec une copine chien déjà dans le foyer.✔ Il sera placé en maison avec jardin bien clôturé car il apprécie d'avoir un accès à l'extérieur.❓ Ententes chats à vérifier💚 Francis est un chien en demande d'affection, il réclame beaucoup de caresses et d'attention.Ouvrez votre cœur à cet amour il vous rendra tellement heureux! ➡️ À l'adoption uniquement dans le département 31 ou limitrophes (mais nous étudierons toute proposition sérieuse en dehors du département)Francis, ♂️ Griffon Nivernais, né le 01.01.2022, puce n° 250 26 96 11 03 07 28 ℹ Frais d'adoption 270€ (+ un don libre 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗳 et déductible des impôts ) comprenant l'identification, la primo vaccination, le déparasitage et la castration. VISITES SUR RDV ☎ Contact uniquement par SMS :Betty 📧 Ou par mail (merci de préciser votre n° de téléphone) : contact Chiens 🐶 L'association Agir Pour Les Animaux se réserve le droit de choisir les adoptants 🐱

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
Association Agir pour les Animaux
Living with FRANCIS
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Association Agir pour les Animaux · Rennes

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Bringing FRANCIS home

What you'll need for FRANCIS 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 FRANCIS

What life with FRANCIS looks like

FRANCIS is a adult dog waiting at Association Agir pour les Animaux in Rennes.

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 FRANCIS, answered.

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