How do I contact the shelter about GAIA?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Border Line Collie handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw GAIA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt GAIA if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Border Line Collie 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 GAIA 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 GAIA 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 Border Line Collie early rather than rehoming privately; they know GAIA 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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GAIA

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

GAIA (F) 5 years - to be adopted by BorderLineCollie Characteristics Date of birth: 5/09/2018 Sex: Female Registered with LOF/LOSH/ISDS: No Disabilities: No Child interaction: from adolescence onwards Dog interaction: yes Cat interaction: no Other interaction: not known Character Gaia is described by her owner as a gentle, affectionate, playful and sociable female. Once she knows you, she is very happy to be near you. However, Gaia does not know how to behave with the young son and therefore accumulates stress. This is how Gaia bit a toy held high by the little boy who was playing. From that event, Gaia goes to her cage or outside when the son is downstairs. This "separation" is a source of stress and discomfort and has prompted the owners to ask BorderLineCollie to find a more suitable home for Gaia. History Gaia arrived at her owners when she was just a puppy. Her early socialization was not very good; Gaia was bought from a well-known puppy mill in Brabant. She has always been unsure of herself and is afraid of tall people, long objects like the vacuum cleaner and mop, and kennels. In addition, she cannot assess the behavior of small children and therefore does not know how to handle them. The owner has consulted a behavior therapist for her manifested fears, but this has resulted in no change in Gaia's behavior. She loves to run freely in the woods and obeys the recall well. As soon as she has to walk on a leash in the street, she attacks people and dogs. Gaia is accustomed to the cage, has no problem traveling by car and does not cause any traffic. She has completed basic training at a dog school. Gaia does not like thunderstorms and firecrackers or fireworks during New Year.

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GAIA (F) 5 ans - à adopter par BorderLineCollie Caractéristiques Date de naissance: 5/09/2018 Sexe: Femelle Inscrit au LOF/LOSH/ISDS: Non Handicaps: Non Entente enfants: à partir de l'âge de l'adolescence Entente chiens: oui Entente chats: non Entente autre: non connu CaractèreGaia est décrite par son propriétaire comme une femelle douce, affectueuse, joueuse et sociable. Une fois qu'elle vous connaît, elle est très heureuse d'être près de vous. Cependant, Gaia ne sait pas comment se comporter avec le jeune fils et accumule donc du stress. C'est ainsi que Gaia a mordu un jouet tenu en hauteur par le petit garçon qui était en train de jouer. À partir de cet événement, Gaia va dans sa cage ou à l'extérieur lorsque le fils est à l'étage inférieur. Cette "séparation" est source de stress et d'inconfort et a poussé les propriétaires à demander à BorderLineCollie de trouver un foyer plus approprié pour Gaia. HistoireGaia est arrivée chez ses propriétaires alors qu'elle n'était qu'un petit chiot. Sa socialisation précoce n'a pas été très bonne ; Gaia a été achetée dans une usine à chiots bien connue du Brabant. Elle a toujours été peu sûre d'elle et a peur des personnes de grande taille, des objets longs comme l'aspirateur et la serpillière et des chenils. En outre, elle ne peut pas évaluer le comportement des petits enfants et ne sait donc pas comment s'y prendre avec eux. Le propriétaire a fait appel à un thérapeute comportemental pour ses peurs manifestées, mais cela n'a entraîné aucun changement dans le comportement de Gaia. Elle adore courir en liberté dans les bois et écoute bien son rappel. Dès qu'elle doit marcher en laisse dans la rue, elle s'en prend aux gens et aux chiens. Gaia est habituée à la cage, n'a aucun problème de voyager en voiture et ne rassemble pas le trafic. Elle a suivi une formation de base dans une école canine. Gaia n'aime pas les orages et les coups de pétard ou de feu d'artifice lors du Nouvel An. La personne qui a effectué la visite à domicile pour BLC décrit Gaia comme un Border Collie amical et social qui veut entrer en contact avec vous de manière agréable et qui aime faire quelque chose avec vous. Pour Gaia, BLC recherche donc des adoptants qui travailleront avec elle de manière calme mais cohérente en trouvant les activités dans lesquelles elle peut se dépenser. Foyer recherché Adoption Castré/Stérilisée: Oui Vaccin: Oui Identifiant: 528257000073760 Adresse: Veldhoven, Pays-Bas Participation aux frais: 180€ Personne de contact: Maco Hoogenboom (Pays-Bas) ou Veerle Baekelandt (Belgique) via messenger Email: Share on PinterestPartager avec vos amisYour NameYour EmailRecipient EmailEnter a MessageJ\'ai lu cet article et je l\'ai trouvé très intéressant, je pense qu\'il pourrait te plaire. Cet article s\'appelle \"GAIA (F) 5 ans – à adopter par BorderLineCollie \" et se situe à l\'adresse suivante:

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

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Shelter

Border Line Collie

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About GAIA

What life with GAIA looks like

GAIA is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Border Line Collie in borderlinecollie.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 GAIA, answered.

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