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LIZIO

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Lizio, a dog from Romania, has arrived at the shelter and is still very fearful, slowly discovering his new environment. For now, he needs to observe, get his bearings, and especially learn to trust at his own pace. His past has probably not been kind to him, and he will need time to understand that humans can also be synonymous with kindness and benevolence. For Lizio, the key words will be patience, gentleness, and respect for his pace. He will need a family that is understanding, ready to accompany him without ever rushing him. Several visits to the shelter will be necessary to gradually create a bond with him and allow everyone to get to know each other before considering adoption. Lizio doesn't ask for much for now: just that he be given time to discover the happiness of being loved and safe.

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Arrivé de Roumanie dans le cadre d’un transfert, Lizio est encore très craintif et découvre doucement son nouvel environnement. Pour le moment, il a besoin d’observer, de prendre ses repères et surtout d’apprendre à faire confiance à son rythme. Son passé n’a probablement pas été tendre avec lui, et il faudra lui laisser le temps de comprendre que les humains peuvent aussi être synonymes de douceur et de bienveillance. Pour Lizio, les maîtres-mots seront patience, douceur et respect de son rythme. Il aura besoin d’une famille compréhensive, prête à l’accompagner sans jamais le brusquer. Plusieurs visites au refuge seront nécessaires afin de créer progressivement un lien avec lui et de permettre à chacun de faire connaissance avant d’envisager une adoption. Lizio ne demande pas grand-chose pour le moment : simplement qu’on lui laisse le temps de découvrir le bonheur d’être aimé et en sécurité.

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇫🇷Laon

Shelter

SPA Laon

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About LIZIO

What life with LIZIO looks like

LIZIO is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Laon in Laon.

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting LIZIO, answered.

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