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English Setter · Male · Young · 3 years

PATCH is a young male who has just arrived at our shelter. A bit timid with humans, he takes his time to observe before he warms up. A big foodie, he never misses an opportunity to savor a treat, which will also be a valuable asset to help him regain weight and get back into good physical condition. With patience, attention, and a lot of kindness, he should quickly flourish and reveal all his tenderness. We are looking for a family ready to give him the time to adapt to his new environment and continue his recovery. In return, he will know how to offer all his sweetness and affection. Don't hesitate to come meet him and give him the chance to start a new life.

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Patch est un jeune mâle vient tout juste d'arriver au refuge. Un peu timide avec l'humain, il prend le temps d'observer avant d'accorder sa confiance. Grand gourmand, il ne manque jamais une occasion de savourer une friandise, ce qui sera aussi un précieux atout pour l'aider à reprendre du poids et retrouver une belle condition physique. Avec de la patience, de l'attention et beaucoup de bienveillance, il devrait rapidement s'épanouir et révéler toute sa tendresse. Nous recherchons pour lui une famille prête à lui laisser le temps de s'adapter à son nouvel environnement et à poursuivre son remise en forme. En retour, il saura offrir toute sa douceur et son affection. N'hésitez pas à venir le rencontrer et à lui donner la chance de commencer une nouvelle vie.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
Bouguenais)
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Bringing PATCH home

What you'll need for PATCH in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About PATCH

What life with PATCH looks like

PATCH is a young adult english setter dog waiting at Bouguenais) in Nantes.

An young 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 PATCH, answered.

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