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PATO

Dachshund · Male · Senior · 10 years

PATO is a 10-year-old dachshund found wandering some time ago. Paralyzed in the hind legs, he had an operation that now allows him to have some mobility again. There are still some after-effects such as urinary and fecal incontinence. A calm home on the ground floor will be more comfortable for him, especially to work towards being housebroken. He is very affectionate and walks a bit. All adoptions must be preceded by a presentation at the shelter to all members of the household including the dogs. PATO is currently in a foster home, please contact us to discover his profile :)

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PATO est un teckel de 10 ans trouvé errant il y a quelques temps. Paralysé de l'arrière train, il a subi une opération qui lui permet de retrouver maintenant un peu de mobilité. Il reste quelques séquelles comme une incontinence urinaire et fécale. Un foyer calme et en rez-de-jardin sera plus confortable pour lui, notamment pour évoluer vers la propreté. Il est très câlin et se promène un peu. Toutes les adoptions doivent être précédées d’une présentation en refuge à l’ensemble des membres du foyer dont les chiens. PATO est actuellement en famille relais, merci de nous contacter pour découvrir son profil :)

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇫🇷Pornic

Shelter

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About PATO

What life with PATO looks like

PATO is a senior dachshund dog waiting at SPA Pornic in Pornic.

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 PATO, answered.

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