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IRIS

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 13 years

Iris a été abandonnée pour des raisons familiales. Aveugle et sourde, elle a besoin d'être manipulée avec beaucoup de douceur. Elle s'épanouit dans un environnement calme et profite encore de la vie à son rythme : elle aime se dégourdir les pattes au soleil et être portée ! Iris a déjà vécu avec un chat. Une adoption en présence d'enfants ou d'autres chiens sera à étudier au cas par cas à condition qu'ils soient très calmes car Iris est une mamie qui ne supporterait pas d'être bousculée.

Size
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Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇫🇷Ardennes
Shelter
Maubert-Fontaine)
Living with IRIS
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 2 weeks 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 senior mixed breed dog waiting at Maubert-Fontaine) in Ardennes.

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 IRIS, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about IRIS?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Maubert-Fontaine) 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 — Maubert-Fontaine) 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 Maubert-Fontaine) 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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