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Adopt Paula

Female · Young · 2 years

PAULA Hi, I'm Paula, a Pyrenees Mountain Mix. I was found alone and in very poor condition, but I'm ready to leave my past behind and start anew. As a Pyrenees Mountain Dog, I am a protective and very close companion to my owner. To thrive, I need a quiet rural home with access to the outdoors. I get along well with my fellow animals of the same species. If you're ready to offer me a peaceful home where I can watch over you, I'm waiting for you to begin my new life. I don't get along with cats.

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PAULA Salut, je suis Paula, une croisée Montagne des Pyrénées. J’ai été retrouvée seule et en très mauvais état, mais je suis prête à laisser mon passé derrière moi et à me reconstruire. ​En tant que Montagne des Pyrénées, je suis une chienne protectrice et très proche de mon maître. Pour que je puisse m’épanouir pleinement, j’ai besoin d’un foyer calme à la campagne avec un accès à l’extérieur. ​Je m’entends bien avec mes congénères. Si vous êtes prêts à m’offrir un foyer paisible où je pourrai veiller sur vous, je n’attends que vous pour commencer ma nouvelle vie. Je ne m’entend pas avec les chats.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Clermont-Ferrand
Shelter
APA63 Clermont-Ferrand
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Cared for by APA63 Clermont-Ferrand · Clermont-Ferrand

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Paula home

What you'll need for Paula 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 Paula

What life with Paula looks like

Paula is a young adult dog waiting at APA63 Clermont-Ferrand in Clermont-Ferrand.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Paula, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Paula?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APA63 Clermont-Ferrand handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Paula on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Paula if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 Paula 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 Paula 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 APA63 Clermont-Ferrand early rather than rehoming privately; they know Paula 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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