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Adopt Marius

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Marius is a very kind hound who loves to walk, even in the company of other animals of the same species. He loves cuddles, being with us and playing! He is not very comfortable with men, he will need time. Adoption fee 270€ including identification, neutering, first vaccination, internal and external deworming. Dogs only. Afraid of cats. Arrived at the shelter in September 2025. Weight: 29 kg. Click here, pre-adoption questionnaire. ❤ There is love in the air ❤ This month, dedicated to the heart, staff and volunteers have come up with a tender gesture to highlight the animal they would have chosen to love for life, if they had had the chance. "Super Marius, My lover 🥰"

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Marius est un chien courant très gentil, il adore se balader y compris en compagnie de ses congénères. Il aime les câlins, être avec nous et jouer ! Il n’est pas très à l’aise avec les hommes, il aura besoin de tempsℹ Frais d’adoption 270€ comprenant l’identification, la castration, la primo vaccination, les antiparasitaires internes et externes Ok chiens A peur des chats Arrivé au refuge en septembre 2025 Poids : 29 kg Cliquez ici, questionnaire de pré-adoption ❤ Il y a de l’amour dans l’air ❤ En ce mois placé sous le signe du cœur, agents et bénévoles ont imaginé une tendre attention pour mettre en lumière l’animal qu’ils auraient choisi d’aimer pour la vie, s’ils en avaient eu la possibilité. « Super Marius, Mon amoureux 🥰 » Brigitte

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA du Gers
Living with Marius
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Marius home

What you'll need for Marius 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
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    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 Marius

What life with Marius looks like

Marius is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA du Gers 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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Marius, answered.

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