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GUISMO

Border Collie · Male · Adult · 8 years

GUIZMO is a gentle dog, affectionate and very loving, he does not appreciate contact with other animals of the same species or with the cat class. Very lively, the environment of the shelter prevents him from learning to settle down and relax. A family who loves hiking and capable of teaching him to enjoy the world around him calmly would be ideal.

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GUIZMO est un gentil chien, câlin et très affectueux, il n'apprécie pas le contact avec ses congénères ni celui de la classe féline. Très vif, l'environnement du refuge l'empêche d'apprendre à se poser et se détendre. Une famille qui aime les randonnées et capable de lui apprendre à profiter calmement du monde qui l'entoure serait idéale. evaluation 2/4

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Ales
Shelter
Vallerargues)
Living with GUISMO
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing GUISMO home

What you'll need for GUISMO 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 GUISMO

What life with GUISMO looks like

GUISMO is a medium-sized adult border collie dog waiting at Vallerargues) in Ales.

An 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.

Note from the shelter: Needs help learning to relax and calm down, shelter environment prevents proper rest

🇫🇷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 GUISMO, answered.

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