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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

This is MAX, an adorable senior who deserves his share of tenderness and attention. Characteristics: MAX can be a little reactive with its congeners and does not like the cat company, but it is deeply attached to the human. His walks are a pure pleasure, and he even stopped shooting on a leash, showing how attentive and eager he is to do well. A long wait: MAX spent too much time at the shelter, waiting without any hope for a family to be seduced by its somewhat whitened nose. His imploring eyes ask only to meet those of a person ready to offer him a second chance. Each day spent without a family is another missed opportunity for MAX. If you are looking for an affectionate and loyal companion, open your heart to MAX. He's ready to give you all the love he has. Don't let that opportunity pass! Together, let MAXOU's eyes shine again.

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Voici MAX, un adorable senior qui mérite sa part de tendresse et d'attention. 🐾 Caractéristiques : MAX peut être un peu réactif avec ses congénères et n'apprécie pas la compagnie des chats, mais il est profondément attaché à l'humain. Ses balades sont un pur plaisir, et il a même arrêté de tirer en laisse, montrant à quel point il est attentif et désireux de bien faire. ⏳ Une attente trop longue : MAX a passé trop de temps au refuge, attendant sans le moindre espoir qu'une famille se laisse séduire par son museau un peu blanchi. Ses yeux implorants ne demandent qu'à croiser ceux d'une personne prête à lui offrir une seconde chance. 💖 Chaque jour passé sans famille est une occasion de plus manquée pour MAX. Si vous recherchez un compagnon affectueux et loyal, ouvrez votre cœur à MAX. Il est prêt à vous donner tout l'amour qu'il possède. Ne laissez pas passer cette opportunité ! Ensemble, faisons briller à nouveau les yeux de MAXOU.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Piégon
Shelter
S.P.A Vauclusienne
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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Max home

What you'll need for Max 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 Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at S.P.A Vauclusienne in Piégon.

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 Max, answered.

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