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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Our poor PATCH is back at the shelter after 7 years of adoption, left like a common toy that someone got tired of... PATCH doesn't understand why he's here, he wants to be with us, he barks to get our attention and whenever we spend time with him, he greets us with a flood of cuddles and licks. This big sweetheart was used to living with children (even small ones), the contact with other animals of the same species is difficult and it would be better if he were the only four-legged animal in the home.

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Notre pauvre Patch est de retour au refuge après 7 ans d'adoption, laissé comme un vulgaire jouet dont on s'est lassé... Patch ne comprend pas ce qu'il fait là, il veut être avec nous, il aboie pour attirer notre attention et dès que l'on passe du temps avec lui c'est un déferlement de câlins et de léchouilles qui nous attend. Ce gros pépère a eu l'habitude de vivre avec des enfants (même des petits), le contact avec ses congénères est difficile et il sera préférable qu'il soit le seul quatre pattes du foyer.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Chilleurs
Shelter
SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois
Living with PATCH
  • Good with kids
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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 senior mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois in Chilleurs.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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. SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois 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 Chilleurs-aux-Bois 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 Chilleurs-aux-Bois 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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