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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Breed: Belgian Shepherd Gender: Male Size: Large Born on 08/03/2019 At the shelter since 26/07/2022 Temperament: Dogs: No Cats: No Children: Over 12 years old ⚠ Will need an experienced owner ⚠ PAKKO was abandoned. He belonged to a young couple who adopted him without thinking on a classifieds website... Today, he is ready to find a loving and responsible family who will give him the life he deserves. PAKKO is a beautiful Belgian Shepherd waiting for his new family for life, a family with a house with a garden where he can expend his energy. This energetic dog loves walks and needs regular walks to channel his overflowing energy. He also likes to cool off in water, so if you have a water source nearby, PAKKO will be delighted! A hunter at heart, PAKKO loves to chase lizards in the fields and is always on the lookout for rabbits and squirrels.

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Race : Berger Belge Sexe : Mâle Taille : Grand Né le 08/03/2019 Au refuge depuis le 26/07/2022 Ses ententes : Chiens : Non Chats : Non Enfants : + de 12 ans ⚠ Nécessitera un maître expérimenté ⚠ Pakko a été abandonné. Il appartenait à un jeune couple qui l’avait adopté de manière non réfléchie sur un site de petites annonces… Aujourd'hui, il est prêt à trouver une famille aimante et responsable qui saura lui offrir la vie qu'il mérite. Pakko est un magnifique Berger Belge qui attend sa nouvelle famille pour la vie, une famille disposant d’un foyer avec jardin où il pourra se dépenser. Ce chien énergique adore les balades et a besoin de promenades régulières pour canaliser son énergie débordante. Il aime également se rafraîchir dans l'eau, alors si vous avez un point d'eau à proximité, Pakko en sera ravi ! Chasseur dans l’âme, Pakko adore traquer les lézards dans les champs et reste toujours à l'affût des lièvres et écureuils. Joueur, vif et intelligent, Pakko est un chien très à l'écou

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Saverne
Living with PAKKO
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Bringing PAKKO home

What you'll need for PAKKO in week one.

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  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
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    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
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    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
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    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 PAKKO

What life with PAKKO looks like

PAKKO is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA de Saverne 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 PAKKO, answered.

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