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Adopt MASTOC

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Senior · 9 years

MASTOC is a dog categorized, and he is social with cats, dogs, and children.

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Mastoc est un chien catégorisé, il est sociable avec les chats les chiens et les enfants. Etant âgé il a quelques douleurs qui peuvent le faire réagir parfois il faudra donc faire attention en le manipulant, un placement sans escaliers serait idéal Venez vite rencontrer ce gentil papi

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Cabourg
Shelter
SPA Cabourg
Living with MASTOC
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Cabourg · CabourgLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing MASTOC home

What you'll need for MASTOC 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 MASTOC

What life with MASTOC looks like

MASTOC is a medium-sized senior american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at SPA Cabourg in Cabourg.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: Senior dog with some pain issues requiring careful handling, needs home without stairs

🇫🇷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.

Cabourg, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting MASTOC, answered.

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