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Peaky

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 4 years

Peaky was found wandering around Lac des Vernets, in Saint-Barthélemy-de-Vals in the Drôme, where he had survived alone for nearly a week before being taken in. Sociability: Peaky is a sociable dog who gets along well with other dogs, cats and children. Temperament: Very playful and cuddly, he loves play time and cuddles. Good guard dog: Peaky barks very little, but he remains a good guard dog. Quirks: He is afraid of water and sprays, but this does not affect his love and devotion to those he cares about in any way.

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Peaky a été trouvé errant au lac des Vernets, à Saint-Barthélemy-de-Vals dans la Drôme, où il a survécu seul pendant presque une semaine avant d'être recueilli. Sociabilité : Peaky est un chien sociable qui s'entend bien avec les autres chiens, les chats et les enfants. Tempérament : Très joueur et câlin, il adore les moments de jeu et les câlins. Bon gardien : Peaky aboie très peu, mais il reste un bon chien de garde. Particularités : Il a une peur de l'eau et des vaporisateurs, mais cela n'affecte en rien son amour et son dévouement pour ses proches.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇫🇷Thodure

Shelter

UNE NOUVELLE CHANCE

Living with Peaky

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Peaky home

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About Peaky

What life with Peaky looks like

Peaky is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at UNE NOUVELLE CHANCE in Thodure.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Peaky, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Peaky?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. UNE NOUVELLE CHANCE handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Peaky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Peaky if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — UNE NOUVELLE CHANCE 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Peaky 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 Peaky 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 UNE NOUVELLE CHANCE early rather than rehoming privately; they know Peaky 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.