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GOBI

Bichon Frisé · Male · Senior · 9 years

Bichon x Yorkshire, Male (intact). Born January 12, 2017, arrived at the shelter April 13, 2026. Don't be fooled by his sweet little face... Gobi has character! With him, it's simple: he chooses his human, and he needs time to place his trust. Once he feels at ease, he can be playful, food-loving and affectionate. But some handling remains difficult, and he will make it clear when he is uncomfortable. Gobi will need a patient, gentle and experienced family, able to respect his limits. Compatibility: OK with dogs (with a proper introduction), but ideally as the only pet in the home.

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Bichon x Yorkshire, Mâle (non castré). Né le 12 janvier 2017 et arrivé au refuge le 13 avril 2026. Ne vous fiez pas à sa petite bouille… Gobi a du caractère ! Avec lui, c’est simple : c’est lui qui choisit son humain, et il lui faut du temps pour accorder sa confiance. Une fois à l’aise, il peut se montrer joueur, gourmand et affectueux. Mais certaines manipulations restent difficiles, et il saura faire comprendre quand il est mal à l’aise. Gobi aura besoin d’une famille patiente, douce et expérimentée, capable de respecter ses limites. Ententes : OK chiens (avec présentation), mais idéalement seul au foyer

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

SPA de Sarrebourg

Living with GOBI

✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs

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About GOBI

What life with GOBI looks like

GOBI is a medium-sized senior bichon frisé dog waiting at SPA de Sarrebourg in France.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting GOBI, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about GOBI?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA de Sarrebourg handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw GOBI on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt GOBI if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA de Sarrebourg 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is GOBI 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 GOBI 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 de Sarrebourg early rather than rehoming privately; they know GOBI 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.