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KENSEY

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Kensey arrived from the St Omer Animal Shelter. He is a dynamic dog who needs to be channeled when outdoors. Outside the shelter, he will be much calmer, but the excitement of the place and the other dogs causes him to jump and run. He can be affectionate and gentle, and is very intelligent. He enjoys his comfort and can tolerate some solitude. The ideal for him would be a country life to be calm. He enjoys gentle and calm people. He will not be able to live with other animals or with young children.

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Kensey est arrivé de la SPA de St Omer c’est un chien dynamique qui a besoin d’être canalisé en sortie. En dehors de la SPA il sera beaucoup plus posé mais l’excitation du lieu et des chiens fait qu’il se présente en sautant et en courant. C'est un chien qui peut être câlin et tendre, il est d'une grande intelligence. Il apprécie son confort et pourra supporter un peu de solitude. L’idéal pour lui serait une vie à la campagne pour être au calme. Il apprécie les personnes douces et calmes. Il ne pourra pas vivre avec d'autres animaux ni avec des enfants en bas âge.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Etalondes
Shelter
SPA Étalondes
Living with KENSEY
  • Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Étalondes · EtalondesLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing KENSEY home

What you'll need for KENSEY 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 KENSEY

What life with KENSEY looks like

KENSEY is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Étalondes in Etalondes.

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 KENSEY, answered.

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