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Adopt Mocco

Male · Adult · 7 years

Mocco has a shy temperament but is not afraid of humans. Used to staying in the background in groups, he will remain cautious in new situations. However, behind his reserve lies a sensitive and endearing dog who just needs a home to reveal his true nature. Mocco will need a calm home willing to invest in a gradual process of building trust. The presence of another balanced and sociable dog could greatly help him adapt.

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Mocco a un tempérament craintif mais il n'a pas peur de l'humain. Habitué à s'effacer en groupe, il restera méfiant face aux nouvelles situations. Cependant derrière sa réserve se cache un chien sensible et attachant qui n'attend qu'un foyer pour révéler sa vraie nature. Il faudra pour Mocco un foyer calme prêt a s'investir dans une démarche progressive de mise en confiance. La présence d'un autre chien équilibré et sociable pourrait grandement l'aider a s'adapter.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Torreilles
Shelter
SPA Torreilles
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Cared for by SPA Torreilles · Torreilles

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Mocco home

What you'll need for Mocco 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 Mocco

What life with Mocco looks like

Mocco 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 Mocco, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mocco?
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 Mocco on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mocco 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 Mocco 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 Mocco 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 Mocco 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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