How do I contact the shelter about PATOU?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Border Line Collie handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw PATOU on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt PATOU if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Border Line Collie 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 PATOU 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 PATOU 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 Border Line Collie early rather than rehoming privately; they know PATOU 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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PATOU

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 4 years

PATOU (F) – 4 YEARS 1/2 – to adopt via BLC W134005172 Characteristics Date of birth: 21/04/2019 Sex: Female Registered with LOF/LOSH/ISDS: No Disabilities: No Child friendly: No Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: No Other pet friendly: Unknown Character Patou is a small dog who had a difficult start in life. She was given to an elderly person who could not take her out; for her first three years, she only knew the garden for going to the bathroom and the inside of the house. She developed strong resource guarding towards her owner and over time it became impossible to enter the house without Patou trying to bite. A behavioral assessment was done upon Patou's arrival at the association, in one of our foster homes, revealing that this behavior was due to the lifestyle imposed on her, and the fear of the outside that she did not know. Patou has made great progress in her foster home; now she goes out regularly for walks and meets people. She lives with two other borders and a cat. She is not mean to the cat but when it is there, nothing else exists for her, she no longer obeys at all. She has kept a trauma that makes her panic when someone she doesn't know arrives, and she might bite. It is necessary to work around her fears by putting her in a room while welcoming the person and when she comes back and everyone is talking, she forgets about it. She can walk with other dogs, but becomes stressed when there is too much movement. In fact, after spending three years in absolute calm, Patou loses control when there is too much movement around her. That is why it is better to avoid children. She is a dog with a great need for activities, the flock seems to appeal to her, but with a muzzle to prevent her from nipping the sheep. The classes and the commotion during obedience training sessions are a major source of stress for her, and she needs close supervision. Story Patou is unfortunately a dog given to an elderly person who had no knowledge of the needs of a border collie. Three years spent under these conditions have shaped her character. Her stay in a foster home allowed her to make great progress, but she still has fears and needs a lot of calm. WHAT HOME FOR PATOU? Our little Patou would need a stable and balanced home, familiar with canine codes. A life in the countryside, without children and away from noise would suit her perfectly. Patou will need daily walks and mental activity, she won't stay all day doing nothing. The flock could be a path to explore as she is triggered by it. Adopted Sterilized: No, but will be Vaccinated: Yes Identification: 250 269 608 321 402 Address: Alès, France Adoption fee: 180€ Contact person: Martine Thomas via messenger Email: Share on PinterestShare with your friends Your NameYour EmailRecipient EmailEnter a MessageI read this article and found it very interesting, I think you might like it. This article is called "PATOU (F) – 4 YEARS 1/2 – to adopt via BLC W134005172" and is located at the following address:

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PATOU (F) – 4 ANS 1/2 – à adopter via BLC W134005172 Caractéristiques Date de naissance: 21/04/2019 Sexe: Femelle Inscrit au LOF/LOSH/ISDS: Non Handicaps: Non Entente enfants: non Entente chiens: oui Entente chats: non Entente autre: non connu CaractèrePatou est une petite chienne qui a mal démarré dans la vie. Elle a été offerte à une personne âgée qui ne pouvait pas la sortir ; pendant ses trois premières années elle n’a connu que le jardin pour faire ses besoins et l intérieur de la maison. Elle a développé de très fortes protections de ressources sur sa maîtresse et à la longue il devenait impossible de rentrer dans la maison sans que Patou ne cherche à mordre. Un bilan comportemental a été fait à l arrivée de Patou au sein de l association, dans une de nos familles d accueil, révélant que ce comportement était dû au mode de vie qui lui était imposé, et à la crainte de l extérieur qu elle ne connaissait pas. Patou a beaucoup évolué dans sa famille d accueil ; à présent elle sort régulièrement en balade, et voit du monde. Elle vit avec deux autres borders et un chat. Elle n est pas méchante envers le chat mais quand il est là rien d autre n existe pour elle, elle n obeit plus du tout. Elle a gardé un traumatisme qui fait que quand quelqu un arrive qu elle ne connaît pas, elle est prise de panique et pourrait mordre. Il faut contourner ses peurs en l enfermant dans une pièce le temps d accueillir la personne et quand elle revient et que tout le monde discute elle n y pense plus. Elle peut se promener avec d autres chiens, mais monte en pression dès que ça bouge trop. En fait, après avoir passé 3 ans dans un calme absolu, Patou ne se contrôle plus quand il y a trop de mouvement autour d elle. C est pourquoi il vaut mieux éviter les enfants. C est une chienne qui a un grand besoin d activités, le troupeau semble lui plaire, mais avec une muselière pour lui éviter de pincer les brebis. Les cours et l agitation qui règnent lors des séances de dressage sont pour elle une grosse source de stress, et il est nécessaire de la surveiller de près. HistoirePatou est malheureusement une chienne offerte à une personne âgée, qui n avait aucune connaissance des besoins d un border collie. Trois ans passés dans ces conditions ont marqué son caractère. Son séjour en famille d accueil lui a permis de bien évoluer, mais elle garde des craintes en elle, et a besoin de beaucoup de calme. QUEL FOYER POUR PATOU ? Notre petite Patou aurait besoin d un foyer stable et équilibré, connaissant bien les codes canins. Une vie à la campagne, sans enfants et loin du bruit lui conviendrait parfaitement. Il faudra à patou des balades quotidiennes et de l activité mentale, elle ne restera pas toute une journée sans rien faire. Le troupeau peut être une piste à poursuivre car elle y est déclenchée. Foyer recherché Adoption Castré/Stérilisée: Non mais devra l'être Vaccin: Oui Identifiant: 250 269 608 321 402 Adresse: Alès, France Participation aux frais: 180€ Personne de contact: Martine Thomas via messenger Email: Share on PinterestPartager avec vos amisYour NameYour EmailRecipient EmailEnter a MessageJ\'ai lu cet article et je l\'ai trouvé très intéressant, je pense qu\'il pourrait te plaire. Cet article s\'appelle \"PATOU (F) – 4 ANS 1/2 – à adopter via BLC W134005172\" et se situe à l\'adresse suivante:

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇫🇷borderlinecollie

Shelter

Border Line Collie

Living with PATOU

✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids

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Bringing PATOU home

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About PATOU

What life with PATOU looks like

PATOU is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Border Line Collie in borderlinecollie.

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 PATOU, answered.

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