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Norton

Golden Retriever · Male · Senior · 9 years

I was given up to elderly people (who undoubtedly took very good care of me). Although these are delicate questions, nobody thought about what would become of me the day my owners left: as a result, after 9 years of loyalty, I find myself without a family and in the pound… I arrived recently, and my caregivers are slowly getting to know me. For now I show myself to be energetic on walks, which is undoubtedly my favorite moment, while also knowing how to settle down and stay calm. I love being cared for, and I can even be playful! I can tolerate certain dogs on walks; however, I tend to guard my resources, which makes any cohabitation with my fellow dogs or other animals conflictual.

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J’ai été cédé à des personnes d’un âges avancés(qui ont sans doute très bien pris soin de moi), même si ce sont des questions délicates, personne ne s’est préoccupé de mon devenir le jour ou mes propriétaires partiraient : résultat après 9 ans de fidélités je me retrouve sans famille et en fourrière…Je suis arrivé récemment, mes soigneurs apprennent tout doucement à me connaître : pour l’instant je me montre dynamique en balade, qui est sans doute mon moment préféré tout en sachant me poser et rester calme. J'adore qu'on s'occupe de moi, je peux même me montrer joueur! Je peux tolérer certains chiens en balade, en revanche j'aurais tendance à faire de la protection de ressource ce qui rend toute cohabitation avec mes congénères ou d'autres animaux conflictuel.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

SPA Montélimar

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About Norton

What life with Norton looks like

Norton is a medium-sized senior golden retriever dog waiting at SPA Montélimar in France.

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.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Norton, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Norton?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Montélimar handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Norton on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Norton if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Montélimar 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Norton 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 Norton 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 Montélimar early rather than rehoming privately; they know Norton 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.