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JOE

Labrador Retriever · Male · Senior · 12 years

JOE is an adorable 11-year-old dog who doesn't look his age at all! Energetic, playful and always up for sharing good times, he will bring joy and good humor to his future home. Recently arrived at the shelter, JOE is still getting used to his new surroundings. He is a dog who can be sensitive to handling: he will therefore need a gentle, patient and respectful family, ready to give him time to trust. However, he is very in need of cuddles and human contact! We don't know yet how he gets along with other dogs. JOE deserves a second chance with kind people who will accompany him calmly and understandingly. In return, he will offer you beautiful moments of bonding and all his joy of living. Don't hesitate to come meet him and give him the opportunity for a new life!

FR·Show original

Joe est un adorable chien de 11 ans qui ne fait absolument pas son âge ! Dynamique, joueur et toujours partant pour partager de bons moments, il saura apporter joie et bonne humeur à son futur foyer. Joe est très en demande de calins et de contact humain ! Il semble s’entendre avec les autres chiens, une rencontre au refuge sera déterminante pour savoir s’il pourra cohabiter avec son futur compagnon. Joe pourra également vivre avec des enfants tant qu’ils sont respectueux. Joe mérite une belle seconde chance auprès de personnes bienveillantes qui sauront l’accompagner avec calme et compréhension. En retour, il vous offrira de beaux moments de complicité et toute sa joie de vivre N’hésitez pas à venir le rencontrer et à lui donner l’opportunité d’une nouvelle vie !

Size

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇫🇷Vitre

Shelter

SPA Vitré

Living with JOE

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

Cared for by SPA Vitré · Vitre Learn about Labrador Retriever →

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing JOE home

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About JOE

What life with JOE looks like

JOE is a senior labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA Vitré in Vitre.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Vitre, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting JOE, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about JOE?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Vitré handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw JOE on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt JOE if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Vitré 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is JOE 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 JOE 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 Vitré early rather than rehoming privately; they know JOE 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.