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Pearl

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 7 years

I was abandoned a few days ago, in April, in front of the shelter… 💔 After seven years living with my owner, I took this abandonment very hard. When I first arrived, I was extremely stressed… but today, I’m slowly starting to adjust and regain my confidence. I’m a very sweet dog, deeply attached to people 💛 I love company and need stability to feel comfortable. Despite my age, I remain an energetic dog: I need walks and plenty of exercise, though I also have a calm and relaxed side. 🏡 I’ll absolutely need: A well-fenced garden (minimum 1.50 m high) A stable and reassuring environment Following attacks by other dogs, I’ve developed a slight reactivity toward other dogs. In reality, I’m mostly just afraid of them… But here’s the good news: this behavior isn’t deeply ingrained and can improve rapidly with consistent work, patience, and carefully arranged encounters. Dog compatibility: Needs further training Cats: Not compatible Children: We’ll avoid young children for now, giving me time to adjust peacefully 💛 What I’d really like? A gentle, patient family ready to support me and help me rebuild my trust after what I’ve been through ✨ I still have so much love to give… I just need a real second chance.

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J’ai été abandonnée en avril, devant le refuge… 💔 Après 7 années de vie avec ma maîtresse, j’ai très mal vécu cet abandon. À mon arrivée, j’étais très stressée… mais aujourd’hui, j’essaie doucement de m’habituer et de reprendre confiance.Je suis une chienne très gentille, proche de l’humain 💛J’adore la compagnie et j’ai besoin de stabilité pour me sentir bien. Malgré mon âge, je reste une chienne dynamique : j’ai besoin de balades et de me dépenser, même si j’ai aussi mon côté calme et posé. 🏡 Il me faudra impérativement :Un jardin bien clôturé(minimum 1m50)Un environnement stable et rassurant Suite à des attaques d’autres chiens, j’ai développé une légère réactivité congénères. En réalité, j’en ai surtout peur…Mais bonne nouvelle : ce comportement n’est pas ancré et peut évoluer rapidement avec du travail, de la patience et des rencontres adaptées. Entente chiens : à travaillerChats : Pas okEnfants : on évitera les enfants en bas âge, pour me laisser le temps de m’adapter sereinement 💛 Ce qu’il me faudrait ?Une famille douce, patiente, prête à m’accompagner et à me redonner confiance après ce que j’ai vécu ✨ J’ai encore tant d’amour à donner… il me faut juste une vraie seconde chance.

Size

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Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇫🇷Saint-Sauveur

Shelter

Association Quatre Pattes, Un Toit

Living with Pearl

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Association Quatre Pattes, Un Toit · Saint-Sauveur Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Pearl home

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About Pearl

What life with Pearl looks like

Pearl is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Association Quatre Pattes, Un Toit in Saint-Sauveur.

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.

Saint-Sauveur, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pearl, answered.

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