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KARAMEL

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

KARAMEL arrived at our shelter with the unknowns. Once he feels at ease, he is affectionate, playful, and energetic. On walks, meeting other animals of the same species proves difficult for him, and he shows a strong reaction. This will need to be addressed. We have limited information about his past and cannot guarantee whether he knows how to be alone, whether he destroys things, or even if he is housebroken. KARAMEL is a sensitive dog who displays many calming signals and will need a calm home with minimal stimuli. He is seeking a kind family that will become his home for life. Note: this animal can be reactive.

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Karamel est arrivé sur la réserve avec les inconnus. Une fois mis en confiance, il se montre câlin, joueur et dynamique. En balade, croiser des congénères s'avère difficile pour lui, et se montre très réactif. Il y aura besoin de travailler ce point. Nous avons peu d'informations sur son passé, et ne pouvons pas garantir si il sait rester seul, si il détruit où bien même si il est propre. Karamel est un chien sensible, il montre beaucoup de signaux d'apaisements, il aura besoins d'un foyer au calme, sans trop de stimuli. Il recherche une famille bienveillante qui deviendra son repère pour la vie.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Tours
Shelter
SPA Tours (Luynes)
Cared for by SPA Tours (Luynes) · ToursLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing KARAMEL home

What you'll need for KARAMEL 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

    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

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About KARAMEL

What life with KARAMEL looks like

KARAMEL is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Tours (Luynes) in Tours.

An young 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 KARAMEL, answered.

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