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PATCH

Jack Russell Terrier · Male · Adult · 7 years

PATCH spent over a year in quarantine following an investigation into abuse... He is finally up for adoption and can't wait to leave as soon as possible! He must be the only pet in the household and cannot share his life with young children. He can live in an apartment or a house. Don't hesitate to come meet him!

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Patch a passé plus d'un an en réquisition suite à une enquête pour maltraitance... Il est enfin à l'adoption et n'a qu'une hâte partir le plus vite possible d'ici ! Il devra être le seul animal du foyer, et ne pourra pas non plus partager sa vie avec de jeunes enfants Il pourra vivre en appartement ou en maison N'hésitez pas à venir le rencontrer !

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Cabourg
Shelter
SPA Cabourg
Living with PATCH
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Cabourg · CabourgLearn about Jack Russell Terrier →
More dogs in Cabourg →More dogs in France →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing PATCH home

What you'll need for PATCH 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
    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 PATCH

What life with PATCH looks like

PATCH is a small adult jack russell terrier dog waiting at SPA Cabourg in Cabourg.

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.

Note from the shelter: Must be the only animal in household due to past trauma from abuse case

🇫🇷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.

Cabourg, France — browse more dogs in France.

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. SPA Cabourg 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 — SPA Cabourg 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 SPA Cabourg 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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