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MICKEY

Chow Chow · Male · Young · 2 years

Mickey was abandoned at the shelter when his previous owner moved to a care facility. He shows fear at first contact but is adorable once he gains trust. He needs a gentle, patient family who will give him time to adjust to his new home. Having been neglected and rarely walked, though he had free garden access, he will enjoy beautiful walks with his new adopters. He can live in an apartment or house in semi-urban areas. Placement with children is possible, provided he has necessary space for tranquility. His compatibility with other dogs is unknown but can be tested at the shelter. He is sociable with cats.

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Mickey cherche sa famille pour la vie ! Avec son caractère sociable et câlin, Mickey est un adorable compagnon qui ne demande qu’à créer un joli lien avec sa future famille. Un peu timide au premier abord, il lui faudra simplement un petit temps pour prendre confiance. Mais une fois rassuré, Mickey saura vous montrer toute sa douceur et son affection. Pour ses ententes avec les chiens, elles seront à tester au cas par cas, afin de lui trouver un environnement qui lui corresponde parfaitement. Si vous cherchez un compagnon tendre, attachant et prêt à écrire une nouvelle histoire à vos côtés, Mickey pourrait bien être celui que vous attendiez ! N’hésitez pas à venir à sa rencontre et à lui donner la chance de trouver enfin sa famille pour la vie.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Forbach
Shelter
SPA Forbach
Living with MICKEY
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Forbach · ForbachLearn about Chow Chow →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing MICKEY home

What you'll need for MICKEY 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 MICKEY

What life with MICKEY looks like

MICKEY is a small young adult chow chow dog waiting at SPA Forbach in Forbach.

An young 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.

Note from the shelter: Needs patient family due to fearful nature from abandonment

🇫🇷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.

Forbach, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting MICKEY, answered.

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