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Adopt Galaxy

Border Collie · Female · Young · 2 years

Galaxy is a beautiful and young mother, who came to us from a court-ordered seizure with her 7 babies. Having lived in extremely poor conditions, this poor little dog is very shy and will need a lot of time to feel comfortable and gain trust in humans. However, she has a calm and gentle temperament, and has no aggression. Socialization is ongoing and will continue after adoption. For her well-being, she will need a calm environment, with gentle and patient adopters, in order to teach her about life in a home, and even life in general.

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Galaxy est une belle et jeune maman, qui nous vient d'une réquisition de justice avec ses 7 bébés. Ayant vécut dans d'extrêmes mauvaises conditions, cette pauvre louloute est très craintive et aura besoin de beaucoup de temps pour se sentir à l'aise et prendre confiance en l'humain. Elle est toutefois d'un tempérament calme et doux, et n'a aucune agressivité. Une sociabilisation est en cours et sera à poursuivre après adoption. Pour son bien être, il lui faudra un environnement calme, avec des adoptants doux et patients, afin de lui apprendre la vie en foyer, et même la vie en générale.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Perpignan
Shelter
SPA Perpignan
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Galaxy home

What you'll need for Galaxy 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 Galaxy

What life with Galaxy looks like

Galaxy is a young adult border collie dog waiting at SPA Perpignan in Perpignan.

An young 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 Galaxy, answered.

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