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Iris

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Iris, a bundle of love with a courageous heart! She’s microchipped and primovaccinated. Iris is a very young dog with a past already marked by hardship... She was found tied to a post in front of the shelter, all alone, completely confused about what was happening to her. Despite this difficult abandonment, Iris has lost none of her zest for life or her love for humans. Full of energy, Iris is a dynamic dog brimming with vitality! She’ll need a family ready to offer her plenty of activities, playtime, and wonderful walks so she can thrive fully. She’s also a real bundle of love: she adores human company and eagerly seeks out physical contact. Extremely endearing, she’ll quickly forge a strong bond with her future adopters. Iris already knows some basic obedience commands, but there’s still much to build and reinforce. Being a big foodie, she’ll be highly receptive to gentle training methods based on play and rewards. Come meet her at the Sisteron shelter! For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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Iris, une boule d'amour au coeur courageux ! Elle est pucée et primo-vaccinée Iris est une toute jeune chienne au passé déjà marqué… Elle a été retrouvée attachée à un poteau devant le refuge, seule, sans comprendre ce qui lui arrivait. Malgré cet abandon difficile, Iris n’a rien perdu de sa joie de vivre ni de son amour pour l’humain. Pleine d’énergie, Iris est une chienne dynamique avec du peps à revendre ! Elle aura besoin d’une famille prête à lui offrir des activités, du jeu et de belles balades pour s’épanouir pleinement. C’est aussi une véritable boule d’amour : elle adore la présence humaine et recherche le contact avec enthousiasme. Très attachante, elle saura rapidement créer un lien fort avec ses futurs adoptants. Iris possède déjà quelques bases d’éducation, mais tout reste à construire et à renforcer. Gourmande, elle sera très réceptive à un apprentissage en douceur, basé sur le jeu et la récompense. Venez la rencontrer au refuge de Sisteron ! Pour plus de renseignement n'hésitez pas à nous contacter !

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇫🇷association canine sisteronaise
Shelter
Association Canine Sisteronaise
Living with Iris
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Association Canine Sisteronaise · association canine sisteronaise

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Iris home

What you'll need for Iris 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 Iris

What life with Iris looks like

Iris is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Association Canine Sisteronaise in association canine sisteronaise.

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.

🇫🇷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 Iris, answered.

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