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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 13 years

IRON CROSS AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD BORN IN 2013 Companions: ❌ Dogs ❌ Cats ✅ House ❌ Apartment ❌ Children Iron is a loner, very protective and a good guard dog.

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IRON CROISE BERGER AUSTRALIEN NE EN 2013 Compatibilités : ❌ Chiens ❌ Chats ✅ Maison ❌ Appartement ❌ Enfants Iron est un solitaire, il est très protecteur et bon chien de garde.

Size
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Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇫🇷Metz
Shelter
Refuge du Mordant
Living with IRON
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
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Bringing IRON home

What you'll need for IRON 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

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    €20–35

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About IRON

What life with IRON looks like

IRON is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Refuge du Mordant in Metz.

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.

Metz, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting IRON, answered.

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