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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

GRIBOUILLE arrived in very bad condition, he had to be completely shaved. Today he is better physically but is still traumatized and the shelter environment does not allow him to progress. GRIBOUILLE is looking for a very understanding and calm home, without young children. He is a shy and defensive dog. Right now he has difficulty being leashed and walking on a leash, which is why he will need access to a well-fenced garden adjacent to the home so he can go out to work on walking with a leash. GRIBOUILLE is very touching and is waiting to be able to benefit from a stable home. GRIBOUILLE is sociable with other animals of the same species at the shelter but cannot live with them because he shows resource guarding. He also cannot live with a cat.

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Gribouille est arrivé en très mauvais état, il a du être complètement rasé. Aujourd'hui il va mieux physiquement mais il est toujours traumatisé et l'environnement du refuge ne lui permet pas d'évoluer. Gribouille recherche un foyer très compréhensif et calme, sans jeunes enfants. C’est un chien craintif et sur la défensive. Actuellement il a du mal à se laisser attacher et à marcher en laisse, c'est pourquoi il devra avoir accès à un jardin bien clôturé et attenant au foyer pour pouvoir sortir le temps de travailler la marche en laisse. Gribouille est très touchant et attend de pouvoir profiter d'un foyer stable. Gribouille est sociable avec ses congénères au refuge mais ne pourra pas vivre avec car il fait de la protection de ressources. Il ne pourra pas non plus vivre avec un chat.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷Omer
Shelter
SPA Saint-Omer
Living with GRIBOUILLE
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing GRIBOUILLE home

What you'll need for GRIBOUILLE 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

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About GRIBOUILLE

What life with GRIBOUILLE looks like

GRIBOUILLE is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Saint-Omer in Omer.

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.

Note from the shelter: Traumatized, fearful, resource guarding, needs secure fenced yard, leash training required

🇫🇷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.

Omer, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting GRIBOUILLE, answered.

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