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Adopt GINO

German Shepherd · Male · Young · 1 year

GINO arrived from the pound, and his past remains a mystery… But what we do know is that he is gentle and very attached to humans. He does not tolerate other dogs, so he will need a home where he will be the sole four-legged companion. GINO is seeking patient adopters who are willing to provide him with gentle training and a well-fenced yard to thrive in safety. If you are ready to offer him love, patience, and stability, GINO awaits you with trust and affection.

Read original (fr)

Gino est arrivé par la fourrière, et son passé reste un mystère… Mais ce que nous savons, c’est qu’il est doux et très attaché à l’humain. Il ne tolère pas les autres chiens, donc il aura besoin d’un foyer où il sera le seul compagnon à quatre pattes. Gino recherche des adoptants patients, prêts à lui offrir une éducation douce et un jardin bien clôturé pour qu’il puisse s’épanouir en toute sécurité. Si vous êtes prêts à lui offrir amour, patience et stabilité, Gino vous attend avec confiance et tendresse.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Ales
Shelter
Vallerargues)
Living with GINO
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Vallerargues) · AlesLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing GINO home

What you'll need for GINO 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
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    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 GINO

What life with GINO looks like

GINO is a large young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Vallerargues) in Ales.

An young 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.

Note from the shelter: Requires patient owners and secure fenced yard

🇫🇷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 GINO, answered.

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