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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Lion Croisé ? Mâle né le 18 juillet 2019 Arrivé en 10/2026 Lion, un gros pépère qui attend sa famille pour la vie. Né en juillet 2019, Lion est un adorable chien qui mérite aujourd’hui de trouver une famille où il pourra enfin poser ses pattes pour de bon. Son histoire l’a malheureusement ramené deux fois au refuge. La première fois, c’était parce que les enfants de sa famille avaient développé des allergies aux chiens. Après avoir connu une adoption de plus d'1 an, Lion est aujourd’hui de retour, car son maître n’a malheureusement plus les moyens de s’occuper de lui. Des circonstances qui ne sont absolument pas de son fait, mais qui lui imposent une nouvelle fois de changer de vie. Derrière son allure de gros pépère se cache un chien calme, câlin et très attachant. Lion adore les balades tranquilles, et c’est un vrai plaisir de le promener : il ne tire pas en laisse et profite sereinement de ses sorties. Mais attention, il a aussi son petit côté joueur ! Il adore la balle et les jouets en général. D’ailleurs, il en a presque toujours un dans la gueule ! Un vrai petit bonheur à partager avec lui. Côté ententes, Lion est OK avec les enfants. Concernant les autres chiens, il n’est généralement pas très à l’aise avec ses congénères. Une rencontre reste toutefois possible au cas par cas afin de vérifier si le courant passe. L’idéal serait donc pour lui une famille sans autre chien, pour qu’il puisse profiter pleinement de son nouveau foyer. Le refuge est une source de stress pour Lion, qui le manifeste notamment par l’apparition de plaques. Il a besoin de retrouver rapidement un environnement rassurant, de recevoir de l’attention et de pouvoir s’épanouir auprès de personnes qui prendront soin de lui. Ce qu’il lui faut pour être heureux ? Du temps, de l’amour, de belles balades, des câlins à volonté et des jouets à n’en plus finir ! Après ces deux retours au refuge, Lion mérite de trouver une famille qui lui laissera sa chance et s’engagera à ses côtés pour la vie. Une f

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Épernay cedex
Shelter
A.I.M.A.A. - Refuge d
Living with Lion
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by A.I.M.A.A. - Refuge d · Épernay cedexLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Lion home

What you'll need for Lion 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 Lion

What life with Lion looks like

Lion is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at A.I.M.A.A. - Refuge d in Épernay cedex.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Épernay cedex, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lion, answered.

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