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Kaïs

Border Collie · Male · Senior · 10 years

Kais is back at the shelter after 3 years of adoption. He originally came from a pound. He is very close to humans, gentle, and affectionate. He is also sociable with his other animals of the same species and with cats. He can live with children. He is looking for adopters who are present because he doesn't really like being alone. A super sweet grandpa looking to meet his new family!

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Kais est de retour au refuge après 3 ans d'adoption. Il venait initialement de fourrière. Il se montre très proche de l'humain, doux et affectueux. Il est également sociable avec ses congénères et avec les chats. Il pourra vivre avec des enfants. Il recherche des adoptants présents car il n'aime pas vraiment rester seul. Il est propre. Un super jeune papy à venir rencontrer !

Size
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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
Living with Kaïs
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Kaïs home

What you'll need for Kaïs 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
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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

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Kaïs

What life with Kaïs looks like

Kaïs is a senior border collie dog waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

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.

Rennes, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kaïs, answered.

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