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Adopt PERDITA

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

PERDITA has a special trait: she is deaf. Due to her handicap, PERDITA is very sensitive. She will need adopters who understand canine codes and are gentle and compassionate to accompany her in her education and her relationship with the world. PERDITA is looking for a dynamic family who can share long walks with her. She is powerful, loves to run, and will be delighted to share daily activities with her humans. PERDITA will need a few visits to earn your trust, but once the bond is formed, she will prove to be very clingy, adorable, and affectionate. She is like a puppy, but more powerful, and can sometimes be clumsy and very funny. PERDITA is social with her other animals of the same species and can live with a calm and respectful canine companion in a quiet rural environment. She cannot live with children or cats.

Read original (fr)

Perdita a une particularité : elle est sourde. Du fait de son handicap, Perdita est très sensible. Elle aura besoin d'adoptants connaisseurs des codes canins, doux et bienveillants pour l'accompagner dans son éducation et sa relation avec le monde. Perdita cherche une famille dynamique et capable de partager de grandes balades. Elle est puissante, adore courir et sera ravie de partager des activités quotidiennes avec ses humains. Perdita aura besoin de quelques visites pour qu'elle puisse vous accorder sa confiance, mais une fois le lien créé, elle se révèlera être très fusionnelle, attendrissante et affectueuse. C'est comme un chiot, mais en plus puissante, qui peut parfois se montrer maladroite et très drôle. Perdita est sociable avec ses congénères et pourra vivre avec un compagnon canin calme et respectueux, dans un environnement calme à la campagne. Elle ne pourra pas vivre avec des enfants, ni des chats.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Cabourg
Shelter
SPA Cabourg
Living with PERDITA
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Cabourg · CabourgLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing PERDITA home

What you'll need for PERDITA 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About PERDITA

What life with PERDITA looks like

PERDITA is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Cabourg in Cabourg.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Deaf - requires experienced owners familiar with canine communication and special training techniques

🇫🇷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 PERDITA, answered.

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