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Josette

Female · Senior · 12 years

Josette is an old lady with a bit of a personality! She’d prefer to be the only pet in the home, as she tends to be quite exclusive. Nevertheless, she’s still a lively dog who loves being close to people and enjoys cuddles! However, you’ll need to be careful when handling her—over time, some minor health issues may start to appear, making her more sensitive to them. Josette can benefit from the “Opération Doyen” program by 30 Millions d'Amis, which covers part of her veterinary expenses.

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Josette est une vieille louloute qui a son petit caractère ! Elle sera de préférence le seul animal du foyer puisqu'elle se montre assez exclusive. Malgré tout c'est une chienne qui est encore dynamique, proche de l'humain et câline! Il faudra cependant se montrer attentif lors des manipulations, avec l'âge, des petits soucis de santé commencent à se présenter et la rende plus sensible à celles-ci. Josette peut bénéficier de l'Opération Doyen de 30 millions d'amis, prenant en charge une partie des frais vétérinaires.

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷Le Versoud
Shelter
APAGI
Living with Josette
  • Spayed
Cared for by APAGI · Le Versoud

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Josette home

What you'll need for Josette in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Josette

What life with Josette looks like

Josette is a senior dog waiting at APAGI in Le Versoud.

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.

Le Versoud, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Josette, answered.

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