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TAYCO

Border Collie · Male · Adult · 4 years

I was abandoned when I was only 11 months old, because I had trouble being left alone. Sensitive and wary of strangers, I need to feel safe and trusted. Now 3 years old, I have gained a good foundation in training, but I still need support. My adopter will need to be available for me and active; they should understand the specific needs of my breed as a "working dog," and provide the physical and mental activities I need for my well-being. It is preferable that there be no children in the household. Let's get to know each other at the shelter! (Don't judge my behavior in the kennel; you have to understand that a pup's life is not meant to be in a shelter...). Photos: Sébastien Ducasse (sebastienducasse.com)

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Descriptif :J’ai ?t? abandonn? alors que je n’avais que 11 mois, parce que j’avais du mal ? rester seul. Sensible, craintif avec les inconnus, j’ai besoin de me sentir en confiance. Ag? aujourd’hui de 3 ans, j’ai acquis de bonnes bases d’?ducation, mais j’ai encore besoin d’accompagnement. Mon adoptant sera disponible pour moi et actif, il connaitra les besoins sp?cifiques ? ma race de ? chien de travail ?, et m’offrira les activit?s physiques et mentales n?cessaires ? mon bien-?tre. Il est pr?f?rable qu’il n’y ait pas d’enfant au foyer. Apprenons ? nos connaitre au refuge ! (Ne vous fiez pas ? mon comportement en box, il faut comprendre que la vie d’un toutou n’est pas dans un refuge…). Photos ?S?bastien Ducasse (sebastienducasse.com)

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est
Cared for by SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est · FranceLearn about Border Collie →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing TAYCO home

What you'll need for TAYCO 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 TAYCO

What life with TAYCO looks like

TAYCO is an adult border collie dog waiting at SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est in France.

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.

France, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting TAYCO, answered.

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