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Shar Pei · Female · Young · 3 years

IRIS is a dog who arrived at the pound, found with her belongings. Time has passed and IRIS still lives in the our shelter. At first a bit wary, once she knows you, IRIS transforms into a real ball of love! However, IRIS attaches deeply and has difficulty with solitude. She will therefore need humans who are very present, ready to work on the solitude gently (or with a day-care solution). She is an adorable, dynamic, and playful dog who longs to finally leave the shelter for a loving home. She gets along well with other dogs but not with cats. IRIS is an anxious dog who will need a calm environment in a small town or countryside. She can live in a house or apartment with respectful children. Don't wait any longer to meet this beautiful flower!

Read original (fr)

Iris est une chienne qui est arrivée à la fourrière, retrouvée avec ses affaires. Le temps a passé et Iris vit toujours en refuge. Un peu méfiante au premier abord, une fois qu'elle vous connaît, Iris se transforme en une vraie boule d'amour ! Cependant, Iris s'attache beaucoup et a du mal avec la solitude. Elle aura donc besoin d'humains très présents, prêts à travailler la solitude en douceur (ou avec une solution de garde à la journée). C'est une chienne adorable, dynamique et joueuse qui se languit d'enfin quitter le refuge pour un foyer aimant. Elle s'entend bien avec les chiens, mais pas avec les chats. Iris est une chienne anxieuse qui aura besoin d'un environnement calme en petite ville ou campagne. Elle peut vivre en maison ou appartement avec des enfants respectueux. N'attendez plus pour rencontrer cette jolie fleur !

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷De Marsan
Shelter
SPA Mont-de-Marsan
Living with IRIS
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Mont-de-Marsan · De MarsanLearn about Shar Pei

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 young adult shar pei dog waiting at SPA Mont-de-Marsan in De Marsan.

An young 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: Separation anxiety - needs very present humans and gradual training for alone time

🇫🇷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. SPA Mont-de-Marsan 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 — SPA Mont-de-Marsan 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 SPA Mont-de-Marsan 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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