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Adopt ISARD

Male · Senior · 12 years

Papi ISARD arrived at the shelter with his companion in misfortune PEPPER from the pound, following a sad story since he was already abandoned at SPA in 2022. Today, their former owner is ill and could not keep them. Back to square one for them... ISARD is still a dynamic dog for his age. Once surrounded by the people he loves, he is a calm and friendly dog. Previous tumors and urinary problems are currently being checked. This little grandpa is looking for a home quite quickly, it's sad to be back to square one... He can live with cats that he tolerates, and dogs. Come and meet him!

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Papi ISARD est arrivé au refuge avec son compagnon d'infortune PEPPER en sortie de fourrière, suite à une histoire bien triste puisqu'il a déjà été abandonné en SPA en 2022. Aujourd'hui, leur ancienne propriétaire étant malade, elle n'a pas pu les garder. Retour à la case départ pour eux... ISARD est encore un loulou dynamique pour son âge. Une fois entouré des personnes qu'il aime, c'est un chien calme et avenant. D'anciennes tumeurs et problèmes urinaires sont en train d'être vérifiés. Ce petit papi cherche un foyer assez rapidement, c'est triste de revenir à la case départ... Il pourra cohabiter avec des chats qu'il tolère, et des chiens. Venez donc faire sa connaissance !

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Age
Senior · 12 years
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Shelter
SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque)
Living with ISARD
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Bringing ISARD home

What you'll need for ISARD in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    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
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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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About ISARD

What life with ISARD looks like

ISARD is a senior dog waiting at SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque).

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 ISARD, answered.

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