Not confirmed since October 20, 2026

Octavia

Mixed Breed · Female

Octavia is a lovable dog with endless affection. She is very affectionate and will not hesitate to ask for cuddles or follow her humans everywhere. She is also very kind and is a true ray of sunshine. She enjoys nice walks and gets along with both dogs and cats. She is looking for a very involved family who will give her all the love she deserves. Share this page on Facebook or X-Twitter Adopt a dog: OCTAVIA, 2-year-old female GRIFFON dog

FR·Show original

Octavia est une chienne adorable qui a de l'amour à revendre. Affectueuse, elle n'hésitera pas à réclamer des moments de tendresse ou à suivre ses humains partout. Elle est aussi très gentille et est un véritable rayon de soleil au quotidien. Elle apprécie les jolies balades en pleine nature et sentir de nouvelles odeurs. Elle s'entend avec les chiens comme avec les chats. Ne vous fiez pas à son apparence de petite chienne : Octavia fait une douzaine de kilos et arrive au niveau des genoux ! Elle recherche une famille douce et présente qui lui offrira tout l'amour qu'elle mérite. Partager cette page sur facebook ou X-twitter Adopter un chien : OCTAVIA, chien GRIFFON femelle de 2 ans

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇫🇷Paris

Shelter

Fondation Brigitte Bardot

Living with Octavia

✓Good with dogs

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Octavia home

What you'll need for Octavia in week one.

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About Octavia

What life with Octavia looks like

Octavia is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fondation Brigitte Bardot in Paris.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Octavia, answered.

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