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Gatsby

Yorkshire Terrier · Male · Senior · 10 years

Gatsby is a sweet 10-year-old male Yorkshire Terrier. He is calm and cute, but slightly shy and will need some time to adjust to feel confident. House or apartment is fine, big kids are fine, dogs are fine. Regular grooming will be needed. Gatsby hopes to find a gentle and patient family to enjoy his retirement, surrounded by love.

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Gatsby est un adorable petit Yorkshire mâle de 10 ans. Calme et mignon, il est légèrement timide et aura besoin d’un petit temps d’adaptation pour se sentir en confiance. Maison ou appartement OK grands enfants OK chiens Un toilettage régulier sera à prévoir Gatsby espère trouver une famille douce et patiente pour profiter pleinement de sa retraite, entouré d’affection.

Size
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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Compiègne
Shelter
SPA Compiègne
Living with Gatsby
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Compiègne · CompiègneLearn about Yorkshire Terrier →
More dogs in Compiègne →More dogs in France →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Gatsby home

What you'll need for Gatsby 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 Gatsby

What life with Gatsby looks like

Gatsby is a senior yorkshire terrier dog waiting at SPA Compiègne in Compiègne.

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.

Compiègne, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gatsby, answered.

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