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Labrador Retriever · Female · Senior · 12 years

Type/Breed : Labrador Retriever Age : born on 27/02/2014 Chip number : 250268711115310 History : Breeding reform (A dysplasia) Adoption fee : 260 euros Adoption outside France is entirely possible. However, the adoption amount must be increased by the fees related to the animal's departure from the territory (rabies vaccine and passport required 21 days before his departure). The adopter must also be able to visit the foster family to meet the animal.

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Type/Race : Retriever du Labrador Âge : né le 27/02/2014 N° de puce : 250268711115310 Histoire : Réforme d’élevage (displasie A) Frais d’adoption : 260 euros L’adoption hors de France est tout à fait possible. Il faut cependant majorer le montant de l’adoption des frais relatifs à la sortie du territoire (vaccin rage et passeport obligatoires 21 jours avant son départ). L’adoptant doit pouvoir également se rendre dans la famille d’accueil pour rencontrer l’animal.

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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Action 4 Pets
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Bringing Joss home

What you'll need for Joss in week one.

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About Joss

What life with Joss looks like

Joss is a senior labrador retriever dog waiting at Action 4 Pets in France.

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 Joss, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Joss?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Action 4 Pets handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Joss on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Joss if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Action 4 Pets 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 Joss 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 Joss 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 Action 4 Pets early rather than rehoming privately; they know Joss 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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