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Gemini

Jack Russell Terrier · Male · Young · 1 year

GEMINI IS LOOKING FOR HIS FAMILY FOR LIFE. Gemini is a 12-month-old male Jack Russell mix with Shepherd. Initially shy during first encounters, he’ll need some time, gentleness, and patience to build trust. Once reassured, Gemini proves to be adorable, affectionate, and deeply endearing. He’s looking for a calm and caring family that’s ready to respect his pace and accompany him in his new life. Lifestyle: • House or large apartment • OK with respectful older children Compatibility: • OK with dogs Come meet Gemini at the shelter and give him the loving family he deserves!

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GEMINI CHERCHE SA FAMILLE POUR LA VIE Gemini est un jeune mâle Jack Russell croisé Berger âgé de 12 mois. Timide lors des premières rencontres, il aura besoin d’un peu de temps, de douceur et de patience pour prendre confiance. Une fois rassuré, Gemini se montre mignon, affectueux et très attachant. Il recherche une famille calme et bienveillante, prête à respecter son rythme et à l’accompagner dans sa nouvelle vie. Mode de vie : • Maison ou grand appartement • Ok grands enfants respectueux Ententes : • Ok chiens Venez rencontrer Gemini au refuge et lui offrir la famille aimante qu’il mérite !

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Compiègne
Shelter
SPA Compiègne
Living with Gemini
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Compiègne · CompiègneLearn about Jack Russell Terrier →
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Bringing Gemini home

What you'll need for Gemini 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 Gemini

What life with Gemini looks like

Gemini is a young adult jack russell terrier dog waiting at SPA Compiègne in Compiègne.

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.

Compiègne, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gemini, answered.

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