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OOMPA

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

OOMPA is a Bouvier Bernois found at the pound, seeking today a patient and compassionate family to give him a second chance and a peaceful end of life away from shelters. He will need a good grooming to regain all his luster. At 8 years old, OOMPA has arthritis, and a treatment with harpagophytum will be put in place. OOMPA needs to build trust with humans. The bond doesn’t form overnight, but with a bit of time, gentleness, and consistency, he evolves positively and reveals all his beautiful personality. He is a food-loving dog, which will be a real asset for working with him using positive reinforcement. On walks, he shows himself pleasant, curious, and likes to take his time to smell the scents. To test the compatibility with other animals of the same species, for now, he remains neutral. OOMPA will suit patient adopters ready to invest in building a strong and respectful relationship at their own pace.

FR·Show original

Oompa est un Bouvier Bernois trouvé par la fourrière, qui cherche aujourd’hui une famille patiente et bienveillante pour lui offrir une seconde chance et une fin de vie loin des refuges. Il aura besoin d’un bon toilettage pour retrouver tout son éclat. Agé de 8 ans, Oompa a de l'arthrose et un traitement d'harpagophytum va être mis en place. Oompa a besoin de prendre confiance en l’humain. Le lien ne se fait pas en un jour, mais avec un peu de temps, de la douceur et de la régularité, il évolue vraiment positivement et révèle toute sa belle personnalité. C’est un chien gourmand, ce qui sera un vrai atout pour travailler avec lui en renforcement positif. En balade, il se montre agréable, curieux et aime prendre le temps de sentir les odeurs. A tester l'entente congénères, pour le moment il reste neutre. Oompa conviendra à des adoptants patients, prêts à s’investir pour créer une relation solide et respectueuse à son rythme.

Size

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Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇫🇷Inzinzac

Shelter

SPA Inzinzac-Lochrist

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing OOMPA home

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About OOMPA

What life with OOMPA looks like

OOMPA is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Inzinzac-Lochrist in Inzinzac.

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.

Inzinzac, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting OOMPA, answered.

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