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LASSIE

Female · Senior · 10 years

Lassie is a food-loving and endearing female dog who is beginning to show beautiful curiosity toward the humans around her. A nature lover, she adores rolling in grass and enjoying life's simple pleasures. She progresses daily and hints at the wonderful bond she could offer a family that trusts her. Very bonded with her sister Lucky, she would ideally be placed with her or with another dog companion. Cats don't seem to interest her. Her painful past has made her fearful: abandoned by her former owner who only took her out for hunting, she spent several years in a kennel under very difficult conditions. She will need an infinitely patient and caring family capable of letting her open up at her own pace. Lassie is a little survivor who progresses daily toward trust, waiting for the family that will accompany her to the finish line.

FR·Show original

Du haut de ses 10 ans, Lassie est arrivée récemment au refuge et elle espère désormais trouver sa famille ! Timide lors des premiers contacts, Lassie a besoin de temps pour prendre confiance et d’un environnement calme où elle pourra évoluer à son rythme. Pour respecter sa tranquillité, un placement sans jeunes enfants sera demandé. Sociable avec ses congénères, Lassie pourra partager son quotidien avec un autre chien, à condition que celui-ci soit bien dans ses pattes et que les présentations soient positives. Son éducation et sa sociabilisation seront à poursuivre avec douceur, patience et uniquement en méthodes positives. Il faudra des adoptants prêts à s’investir, à l’accompagner et surtout à lui laisser le temps de devenir pleinement elle-même.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Gennevilliers
Shelter
SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont)
Living with LASSIE
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont) · Gennevilliers

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing LASSIE home

What you'll need for LASSIE 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 LASSIE

What life with LASSIE looks like

LASSIE is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont) in Gennevilliers.

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.

Note from the shelter: Traumatized rescue dog requiring patient, experienced family due to difficult past including abandonment and poor kennel conditions

🇫🇷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.

Gennevilliers, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting LASSIE, answered.

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