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PATOU

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Patou est un gros chien au cœur tendre, gentil et très affectueux. Un peu brusque dans ses mouvements, il sera préférable d’éviter les jeunes enfants. Il vient de La Réunion, où il a été abandonné après un cyclone, et mérite aujourd’hui une seconde chance pleine d’amour. L’entente avec les congénères est à tester au cas par cas mais il semble sociable. Une maison avec jardin serait idéale, mais même avec un extérieur, les promenades restent indispensables pour répondre à ses besoins. La vie en appartement peut être envisagée si ses dépenses sont bien respectées. Patou attend une famille aimante, prête à lui offrir stabilité, attention et beaucoup d’affection.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Troyes
Shelter
SPA Troyes
Living with PATOU
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing PATOU home

What you'll need for PATOU 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 PATOU

What life with PATOU looks like

PATOU is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Troyes in Troyes.

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.

Troyes, France — browse more dogs in France.

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. SPA Troyes 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 — SPA Troyes 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 SPA Troyes 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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