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Max

Golden Retriever · Male · Senior · 11 years

Max est arrivé suite à un transfert d'un autre refuge. C'est un chien attachant qui est assez proche de l'humain. Pour autant il peut se montrer très indépendant et n'aime pas forcement qu'on soit toujours derrière lui. Toujours partant pour partager des activités, il aime les grandes promenades, malgré beaucoup d'arthrose au vu de son âge. Ayant un passé compliqué il aura besoin de temps et de cohérence pour s'intégrer dans son nouveau foyer d'adoption. Il fait beaucoup de protection de ressources (gamelles, panier, couvertures). Il faudra être vigilant sur ce point. Il n'est pas ok chiens, ni chats, ni enfants/adolescents.

Size
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Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇫🇷Arras
Shelter
SPA Arras (Tilloy)
Living with Max
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Arras (Tilloy) · ArrasLearn about Golden Retriever →
More dogs in Arras →More dogs in France →

Listed 5 months 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 senior golden retriever dog waiting at SPA Arras (Tilloy) in Arras.

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.

🇫🇷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.

Arras, France — browse more dogs in France.

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. SPA Arras (Tilloy) 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 — SPA Arras (Tilloy) 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 SPA Arras (Tilloy) 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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