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Ness ( Famille Relais)

German Shepherd · Female · Senior · 9 years

Ness was found at the shelter following the passing of her owner. Shy at first, she will need time to open up. Her age has not yet been estimated, but she seems to be a cute grandma. She appears to have known the outside world.

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Ness s'est retrouvée au refuge suite au décès de sa propriétaire. Timide d'un prime abord, elle aura besoin de temps pour se dévoilée. Son âge n'a pas encore été estimée mais c'est une mignonne mamie. Elle semble avoir connue que l'extérieur.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Albi
Shelter
SPA Albi (Le Garric)
Living with Ness ( Famille Relais)
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Albi (Le Garric) · AlbiLearn about German Shepherd →
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Ness ( Famille Relais) home

What you'll need for Ness ( Famille Relais) in week one.

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About Ness ( Famille Relais)

What life with Ness ( Famille Relais) looks like

Ness ( Famille Relais) is a large senior german shepherd dog waiting at SPA Albi (Le Garric) in Albi.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs time to adjust due to shyness and loss of previous owner. Has only known outdoor living.

🇫🇷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.

Albi, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ness ( Famille Relais), answered.

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