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HOPE

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

HOPE is a poor little sweetheart found wandering in a pitiful state, suffering from untreated demodectic mange and multiple fractures. Adopted then returned because her lack of confidence and sensitivity had taken over, her previous owners unfortunately were overwhelmed. Indeed, the longer the time passed, the less at ease she was with people outside the household, leading her to adopt a defensive behavior. But with the people in her household, she is a real little gem! Cuddly and close to her owners, she can handle a few hours of absence without any problem. She prefers to live in a house and in the countryside, which will help her better manage her emotions. She can live with teenagers, but other animals and very young children will be off-limits. She has been operated on her hind legs to regain better mobility and a better quality of life. Come and discover this true beauty who is definitely worth the visit.

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Hope est une pauvre choupette trouvée errante dans un piteux état, atteinte de démodécie non soignée et souffrant de multiples fractures. Adoptée puis revenue car son manque d’assurance et sa sensibilité avaient pris le dessus, ses anciens propriétaires ont malheureusement été débordés. En effet, plus le temps passait moins elle était à l’aise avec les personnes extérieures du foyer, ce qui l’a amenée à adopter un comportement défensif. Mais avec les personnes de son foyer, c’est un vrai petit bijou! Câline et proche de ses maîtres, elle arrive à supporter quelques heures d’absence sans aucun problème. Elle préférera vivre en maison et à la campagne, ce qui l’aidera à mieux gérer ses émotions. Elle pourra vivre des adolescents, mais les autres animaux ainsi que les enfants en bas-âge seront à proscrire. Elle a été opérée des pattes arrières afin qu’elle retrouve une meilleure mobilité et un confort de vie. Venez découvrir cette véritable beauté qui vaut le détour.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Laon
Shelter
SPA Laon
Living with HOPE
  • Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Laon · LaonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing HOPE home

What you'll need for HOPE in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 HOPE

What life with HOPE looks like

HOPE is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Laon in Laon.

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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting HOPE, answered.

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