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MOWGLI

Male · Adult · 7 years

MOWGLI was found in the street with his papers attached... What a lack of responsibility from his owners! It seems he has had several previous owners, and it's understandable that he doesn't easily trust humans after being betrayed multiple times... MOWGLI is a bit reserved at first, and he needs to build a strong bond before he will accept our rules (calm outings, being less reactive towards other dogs when on a leash...). As a result, he will need experienced adopters living in a quiet place with minimal stimuli so that you can develop a beautiful relationship in peace.

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Mowgli a été trouvé attaché avec ses papiers dans la rue... Quelle lâcheté de la part de ses maitres! Il semblerait qu'il ait déjà eu plusieurs propriétaires, on ne peut pas lui en vouloir de ne pas accorder sa confiance facilement aux humains, lui qui a été trahi plusieurs fois... Mowgli est un peu réservé de prime abord, et il a besoin de créer un lien fort pour accepter nos contraintes (sorties dans le calme, être moins réactif envers les chiens lorsqu'il est en laisse...). De ce fait il lui faudra des adoptants expérimentés, vivant dans un endroit calme sans trop de stimuli pour que vous puissiez tisser une belle relation en toute sérénité.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Cabourg
Shelter
SPA Cabourg
Living with MOWGLI
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Cabourg · Cabourg

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing MOWGLI home

What you'll need for MOWGLI 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 MOWGLI

What life with MOWGLI looks like

MOWGLI is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at SPA Cabourg in Cabourg.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs calm environment with minimal stimuli due to trust issues from abandonment history

🇫🇷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.

Cabourg, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting MOWGLI, answered.

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