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PACO

Male · Adult · 4 years

Sexe : mâle Race : Commune Age : né en 01/2022 Taille : moyenne Caractéristiques : Paco est un chien « sauvage », c’est à dire qu’il ne connaissait pas l’humain à son arrivée ou en tout cas qu’il en avait une telle peur qu’il s’en éloignait du plus loin qu’il lui était possible. En dix mois, nous sommes parvenus à le mettre en laisse sans nous faire croquer (certains bénévoles seulement, il n’accepte pas la présence ni le contact de tout le monde, loin de là). Une fois attaché, il se promène très volontiers. Il est sociable avec la plupart de ses congénères avec une préférence pour les femelles. Il reste curieux de cette grande bête à deux-pattes qu’on appelle les humains et il s’approche de vous par derrière mais sa crainte l’emporte encore le plus souvent. Il faudra donc à Paco des adopt

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA Grillon
Cared for by SPA Grillon · France

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing PACO home

What you'll need for PACO 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 PACO

What life with PACO looks like

PACO is a adult dog waiting at SPA Grillon in France.

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 PACO, answered.

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