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L'ARTIST

Labrador Retriever · Male · Young · 2 years

The ARTIST is looking for its stage... and most importantly, its family! The ARTIST arrived at the shelter after being found wandering. Despite searches, no one has come to claim it... Today, this big cutie deserves to leave his past behind to start a new life surrounded by love and stability. ❤️ Full of energy and joy, the ARTIST is a dynamic dog who loves to enjoy his environment and share moments with humans. Curious and eager, he will need a family ready to continue his education with kindness and to meet his physical and mental needs. With him: beautiful walks, discoveries, moments of complicity, and lots of happiness every day. With a reassuring environment and dedicated people, the ARTIST will become an excellent companion. Come meet this endearing dog who just wants one thing: finally find his place with a real family.

FR·Show original

L’ARTISTE cherche sa scène… et surtout sa famille ! L’ARTISTE est arrivé au refuge après avoir été trouvé errant. Malgré les recherches, personne n’est venu le réclamer… Aujourd’hui, ce grand loulou mérite surtout de laisser son passé derrière lui pour commencer une nouvelle vie entouré d’amour et de stabilité. ?? Plein d’énergie et de joie de vivre, L’ARTISTE est un chien dynamique qui adore profiter de son environnement et partager des moments avec les humains. Curieux et volontaire, il aura besoin d’une famille prête à poursuivre son éducation avec bienveillance et à répondre à ses besoins physiques et mentaux. Au programme avec lui : de belles balades, des découvertes, des moments de complicité et beaucoup de bonheur au quotidien. Avec un cadre rassurant et des personnes investies, L’ARTISTE deviendra un formidable compagnon de vie.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷—
Shelter
SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque)
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing L'ARTIST home

What you'll need for L'ARTIST 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 L'ARTIST

What life with L'ARTIST looks like

L'ARTIST is a medium-sized young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque).

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 L'ARTIST, answered.

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