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Lassie

Female · Senior · 10 years

Lassie is a greedy and affectionate dog who is beginning to show nice curiosity towards the people around her. Loving nature, she enjoys rolling in the grass and enjoying the small pleasures of life. She is progressing every day and shows the beautiful bond she can offer to the family that will know how to trust her. She can live with another dog. Cats do not seem to interest her. Her painful past has made her timid: abandoned by her previous 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 kind family, capable of giving her time to open up at her own pace. Lassie, a small survivor who is progressing every day towards trust! She is waiting for the family that will accompany her to the finish line.

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Lassie est une chienne gourmande et attachante, qui commence à montrer une belle curiosité envers les humains qui l'entourent. Amoureuse de la nature, elle adore se rouler dans l'herbe et profiter des petits plaisirs de la vie. Elle progresse chaque jour et laisse entrevoir la belle complicité qu'elle pourra offrir à la famille qui saura lui faire confiance. Elle pourra vivre avec un autre chien. Les chats ne semblent pas l'intéresser. Son passé douloureux l'a rendue craintive : abandonnée par son ancien propriétaire qui la sortait uniquement pour la chasse, elle a passé plusieurs années en chenil dans des conditions très difficiles. Elle aura besoin d'une famille infiniment patiente et bienveillante, capable de lui laisser le temps de s'ouvrir à son rythme. Lassie, une petite rescapée qui progresse chaque jour vers la confiance ! Elle n'attend plus que la famille qui l'accompagnera jusqu'à la ligne d'arrivée.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Bois Pinson
Shelter
Le Bois Pinson)
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Bringing Lassie home

What you'll need for Lassie 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

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a 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

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Lassie

What life with Lassie looks like

Lassie is a senior dog waiting at Le Bois Pinson) in Bois Pinson.

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.

🇫🇷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 Lassie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lassie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Le Bois Pinson) 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 — Le Bois Pinson) 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 Le Bois Pinson) 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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