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ISAC

Border Collie · Male · Senior · 12 years

Having arrived from the animal shelter, we don't know his past. He is calm and loves going for walks. He enjoys exploring his surroundings and sharing peaceful moments with people he trusts. He has a heart murmur and requires ongoing medication, as well as an eye condition that needs regular care. Due to his impaired vision, any handling near his eyes causes him anxiety, making him defensive. Wearing a muzzle is therefore essential. His future family will need to be prepared to continue desensitization work aimed at getting him used to handling procedures, accompanied by consistent educational guidance. With patience, regularity, and a respectful approach, he can make progress and build confidence. He will need a stable environment with clear and consistent rules in order to calmly learn the social norms of family life and find his bearings.

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Arrivé de fourrière, nous ne connaissons pas son passé. Il est calme, aime les promenades. Il aime découvrir son environnement et partager de paisibles moments avec les personnes en qui il a confiance. Il a un souffle cardiaque et a un traitement à prendre, une pathologie oculaire qui nécessite des soins. En raison de sa vue réduite, les manipulations au niveau de ses yeux sont pour lui une source d'inquiétude. Il se montre alors sur la défensive. Le port de la muselière est donc indispensable. Sa future famille devra être prête à poursuivre un travail de désensibilisation aux manipulations, accompagné d'un suivi éducatif. Avec de la patience, de la régularité et une approche respectueuse, il pourra progresser et gagner en confiance. Il aura besoin d'un cadre stable, de règles claires et cohérentes, afin d'apprendre sereinement les codes de la vie de famille et de trouver ses repères.

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷Arras
Shelter
SPA Arras (Tilloy)
Cared for by SPA Arras (Tilloy) · ArrasLearn about Border Collie

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing ISAC home

What you'll need for ISAC 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
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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

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    €20–35

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About ISAC

What life with ISAC looks like

ISAC is a senior border collie dog waiting at SPA Arras (Tilloy) in Arras.

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 ISAC, answered.

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