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Ortie

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

Ortie est une Beagle de 8 ans, arrivée récemment au refuge avec ses frères et soeurs après le décès de leur propriétaire chasseur. Ils ont vécu toute leur vie en chenil et découvrent aujourd’hui un environnement totalement nouveau. Leur histoire laisse penser qu’ils n’ont probablement pas bénéficié de tous les soins et de toutes les attentions dont ils auraient eu besoin. Pour autant, Ortie se montre déjà très gentille, sociable et pleine de vie. C’est une chienne attachante et agréable, qui semble avoir beaucoup d’affection à donner. Elle devra certainement tout découvrir ou presque de la vie de famille : la maison, les promenades, les nouvelles habitudes et toutes ces petites choses du quotidien qui lui sont encore inconnues. Il faudra donc lui laisser le temps d’apprendre, avec patience et bienveillance. À 8 ans, nous espérons surtout lui offrir une belle seconde vie, entouré de personnes prêtes à lui faire découvrir tout ce qu’elle n’a pas encore eu la chance de connaître.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Vannes
Shelter
SPA Vannes
Cared for by SPA Vannes · VannesLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Ortie home

What you'll need for Ortie 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 Ortie

What life with Ortie looks like

Ortie is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Vannes in Vannes.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ortie, answered.

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