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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

LENNY is a beautiful medium-sized (compact 🤣) dog with a brindle coat, who dreams of exploring the world beyond the walls that surround him. His behavior with cats and other dogs still needs more careful evaluation. But we have good hope that his interactions will be positive with both species. We continue the tests. This four-legged companion does not understand why he is confined, while he strongly longs for adventures and human company. It would be preferable to have a home without young children, as LENNY is still cautious. LENNY is looking for a responsible home where he can finally enjoy his freedom and build social bonds. COMMENT FROM A CARETAKER: Regarding Lenny, I cannot comment on his interactions, as he is very shy once he leaves the comfort of his crate. He will need time to open up, as it is clear he is reserved. But if you give him some of your time, he melts quickly like a marshmallow! He loves to learn, despite his age, he wants to understand and share with humans. We would add that for now, LENNY checks off many positive boxes.

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LENNY est un magnifique toutou de taille moyenne (compacte 🤣) au pelage bringé, qui rêve d’explorer le monde au-delà des murs qui l'entourent. Son comportement avec les chats et les chiens demande encore une évaluation plus attentive. Mais nous avons bon espoir que ses ententes soient positives envers les 2 races. Nous continuons les tests. Ce compagnon à quatre pattes ne comprend pas les raisons de son enfermement, alors qu'il rêve ardemment d'aventures et de compagnie humaine. Il serait préférable un foyer sans enfants en bas âge, LENNY restant encore sur ses gardes. LENNY est en quête d'un foyer responsable où il pourrait enfin savourer sa liberté et établir des liens sociaux. AVIS D’UNE ANIMALIÈRE : Concernant Lenny, je ne peux pas me prononcer sur ses ententes, car il est très craintif une fois sorti de la bulle de son box. Il aura besoin de temps pour ouvrir son cœur, car on voit qu'il est sur la réserve. Mais si on lui donne un peu de son temps, il fond assez vite comme un marshmallow ! Il adore apprendre, malgré son age, il veut comprendre et partager avec l'humain. Nous rajouterons que pour l’instant, LENNY coche beaucoup de cases positives.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Piégon
Shelter
S.P.A Vauclusienne
Living with Lenny
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Cared for by S.P.A Vauclusienne · PiégonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Lenny home

What you'll need for Lenny 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 Lenny

What life with Lenny looks like

Lenny is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at S.P.A Vauclusienne in Piégon.

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 Lenny, answered.

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