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Adopt Junior

Male · Senior · 12 years

ADOPTION FEES FREE! Hello, my name is Junior, I am 12 years old... but in my head, I am still full of life: playful, affectionate, and always ready to share moments with you. I have some health issues, with a daily treatment, and my future is uncertain... but every day by your side will be a real victory. If you are looking for a sincere companion, I am here, ready to love you very much.

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FRAIS D'ADOPTION LIBRES ! Bonjour je m'appelle Junior, j'ai 12 ans… mais dans ma tête, je suis encore plein de vie : joueur, câlin et toujours partant pour partager des moments avec vous. J'ai quelques soucis de santé, avec un traitement quotidien, et mon avenir est incertain… mais chaque jour à tes côtés sera une vraie victoire. Si vous cherchez un compagnon sincère, je suis là, prêt à vous aimer très fort.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷Lille
Shelter
Animaux Secours
Living with Junior
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Junior home

What you'll need for Junior in week one.

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  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 Junior

What life with Junior looks like

Junior is a large senior dog waiting at Animaux Secours in Lille.

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.

Lille, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Junior, answered.

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