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MINUS

Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 7 years

MINUS is a super mixed-breed Dogue/Berger who has come to us from another shelter several years ago. MINUS is very friendly with the humans he knows, he is affable, affectionate, and a bit rambunctious! He is playful, affectionate, and always ready for an activity. MINUS gets along with some other animals of the same species on walks. He is looking for adopters who are sporty and ready to continue his education with consistency and kindness. He is a motivated and willing worker who already has some basics that will need to be consolidated. He is house-trained and knows how to be alone for a few hours. MINUS can live in a quiet environment; he is a super nice guy who has spent most of his life in a shelter without us understanding why...

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MINUS est un super croisé Dogue/Berger qui nous arrive d'un autre refuge de notre réseau dans lequel il séjournait depuis plusieurs années. MINUS est très sympa avec les humains qu'il connait, il est avenant, câlin et un brin bourrin ! Il est joueur, affectueux et toujours partant pour une activité. MINUS s'entend avec certains congénères en balade. Il recherche des adoptants sportifs et prêts à poursuivre son éducation avec cohérence et bienveillance. C'est un chien motivé et volontaire dans le travail qui a déjà quelques bases, qu'il faudra consolider. Il est propre et sait rester quelques heures seul. MINUS pourra vivre dans un environnement tranquille, c'est un super bonhomme qui a passé la majorité de sa vie en refuge sans que nous comprenions pourquoi...

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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
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Shelter
SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque)
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing MINUS home

What you'll need for MINUS 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

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    €20–35

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About MINUS

What life with MINUS looks like

MINUS is a adult labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque).

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 MINUS, answered.

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