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Joss

Border Collie · Male · Adult · 8 years

Retired: neglected without care and no outdoor access. Pros: very gentle, calm, still lively, affectionate. Cons: health; insistent with friends. Health: skin problem = due to fleas so treatment in progress; potential mass at anus = waiting for senior vet visit Illegible on 30 million friends operation dean 30 million friends: what's that ❓️ Breed history: originates from Scotland; 46-56 cm for 12-20 kg; intelligent; tenacious; alert; receptive; enthusiastic; loyal; athletic; needs exercise; herding dog; not a hunter; loves children and fellow dogs; very sporty

FR·Show original

Passé: retirer de négligence sans soin et sans sortie Le + : tres doux ; calme ; encore vif ; câlin Le – : santé ; insistant avec les copains Santé : problème de peau = dû aux puces donc soin en cours ; potentiel masse à l’anus = attente visite senior vétérinaire Illisible à l’aide de 30 millions d’amis opération doyen 30 millions d’amis : qu’est ce que s’est ❓️ Histoire de race : originaire d’Ecosse; 46 à 56 cm pour 12 à 20 kg ; intelligent ; tenace; alerte ; réceptif ; enthousiaste ; Loyal ; athlétique ; besoin de mouvement ; chien de berger ; peu chasseur ; adore les enfants et congénères ; très sportif

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de l
Living with Joss
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Joss home

What you'll need for Joss 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

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Joss

What life with Joss looks like

Joss is a adult border collie dog waiting at SPA de l in France.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷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. SPA de l 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 — SPA de l 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 SPA de l 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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