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Orca

Mixed Breed · Female

Orca is an adorable dog who is a bit shy at first, but once trust is established, she reveals herself to be full of sweetness and kindness. Active and cheerful, she gets along well with other dogs. Undoubtedly marked by her past, Orca has developed a strong need for attachment to just one person. She’s not looking for a large family, but rather a true soulmate—a person with whom she can forge a unique, deep, and exclusive bond. Once this connection is built, she gives herself completely, showing unwavering loyalty and devotion, ready to share every moment of daily life and offer constant support. Today, Orca dreams of finally finding that special someone with whom she can write, for life, a beautiful and lasting story of love and companionship. Share this page on Facebook or X-Twitter: Adopt a dog: ORCA, 7-year-old female ENGLISH POINTER.

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Orca est une adorable chienne, un peu timide au premier abord, mais qui se révèle pleine de douceur et de gentillesse une fois la confiance installée. Active et joyeuse, elle s'entend bien avec ses congénères canins. Sans doute marquée par son passé, Orca a développé un fort besoin d'attachement envers une seule personne. Elle ne cherche pas une famille nombreuse, mais une véritable âme sœur : quelqu'un avec qui tisser une relation unique, profonde et exclusive. Une fois ce lien construit, elle se donne entièrement, avec une fidélité et un dévouement sans faille, prête à partager chaque instant du quotidien et à offrir un soutien de tous les jours. Orca rêve aujourd'hui de trouver enfin cette personne avec qui écrire, pour la vie, une belle et durable histoire d'amour et de complicité. Partager cette page sur facebook ou X-twitter Adopter un chien : ORCA, chien POINTER ANGLAIS femelle de 7 ans

Size
Small
Age
—
Location
🇫🇷Paris
Shelter
Fondation Brigitte Bardot
Cared for by Fondation Brigitte Bardot · ParisLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Orca home

What you'll need for Orca 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 Orca

What life with Orca looks like

Orca 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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Paris, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Orca, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Orca?
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 Orca on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Orca 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Orca 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 Orca 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 Orca 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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