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Adopt Irish

Male · Senior · 9 years

Type/Breed: Scottish terrier (non LOF) Age: 9 years (born on 01/03/2013) Chip number: 250268501411685 History: Adopted from a shelter following the death of the owner. Irish is facing a new loss. The association was contacted by the family to take him in. Character/Description: A brave dog, very kind and quite well-behaved (he is responsive). Irish is house-trained and knows how to be alone. He doesn't seem very greedy, although he is a bit round (he just arrived at the association, maybe that will change ^^) Dogs: YES if calm. Cats: probably not OK Other animals: curious but has not had direct contact. Adoption fee: 267 euros (membership included) Adoption outside of France is entirely possible To adopt, click here:

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Type/Race : Scottish terrier (non LOF) Âge : 9 ans (né le 01/03/2013) N° de puce : 250268501411685 Histoire : Adopté en refuge suite au décès du propriétaire. Irish fait face à un nouveau décès. L’association a été contactée par la famille pour le prendre en charge. Caractère/Description : Brave loulou, très gentil et assez sage (il est réceptif). Irish est propre et sait rester seul. Il ne semble pas très gourmand bien qu’il soit un peu enrobé (il vient d’arriver dans l’association, ça va peut être venir ^^) Ok Chiens : OUI si cool. Ok Chats : à priori non OK NAC : curieux mais n’a pas été en contact direct. Frais d’adoption : 267 euros (adhésion comprise) L’adoption hors de France est tout à fait possible Pour l’adopter, cliquez ici :

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Action 4 Pets
Living with Irish
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by Action 4 Pets · France

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Irish home

What you'll need for Irish 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    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 Irish

What life with Irish looks like

Irish is a senior dog waiting at Action 4 Pets in France.

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 Irish, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Irish?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Action 4 Pets handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Irish on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Irish if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Action 4 Pets 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 Irish 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 Irish 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 Action 4 Pets early rather than rehoming privately; they know Irish 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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