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Adopt Mato

Male · Adult · 4 years

Mato is a sensitive and shy dog who grew up in a pack, which has shaped his reserved temperament around humans. Used to group living, he observes a lot before opening up. Mato will need time and patience to adapt to his new life. A calm home, willing to adapt and respect his pace, will be essential for him to thrive. The presence of another dog could be a real asset as he is very at ease with other animals of the same species and could rely on them for reassurance.

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Mato est un chien sensible et craintif, qui a grandi au sein d'une meute, ce qui a forgé son tempérament réservé envers l'humain. Habitué a la vie en groupe, il observe beaucoup avant de s'ouvrir. Mato aura besoin de temps et de patience pour s'adapter à sa nouvelle vie. Un foyer calme, prêt a s'adapter et a respecter son rythme, sera essentiel pour lui permettre de s'épanouir. La présence d'un autre chien pourrait être un réel atout car il est très a l'aise avec ses congénères et pourrait s'appuyer sur eux pour se rassurer.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Torreilles
Shelter
SPA Torreilles
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Cared for by SPA Torreilles · Torreilles

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Mato home

What you'll need for Mato in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Mato

What life with Mato looks like

Mato is a adult dog waiting at SPA Torreilles in Torreilles.

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 Mato, answered.

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