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Kinou

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 3 months

I am Kinou, I was left at the shelter with my siblings. There are 10 of us in total! I am very cute, kind and friendly. I am looking for my family so I don't have to grow up at the shelter, so I give you my best smile. I would love to be part of the next journey to happiness 🥰. See the album

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Je m’appelle Kinou, j’ai été laissé devant le refuge avec mes frères et soeurs. Nous sommes 10 en tout ! Je suis tout mignon, tout gentil et amical. Je cherche ma famille pour ne pas grandir au refuge alors je vous fais mon plus beau sourire. J »aimerais beaucoup faire partie du prochain voyage vers le bonheur 🥰. Voir l’album

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 3 months
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Refuge d
Living with Kinou
  • ✓Good with dogs
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Kinou home

What you'll need for Kinou in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Kinou

What life with Kinou looks like

Kinou is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Refuge d in France.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇫🇷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 Kinou, answered.

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