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Perle

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Perle arrived as a result of an investigation, having lived in poor conditions. She has never experienced walks, the use of a harness or leash, or meeting unfamiliar people... Perle is sociable with humans and enjoys gentle cuddles. She is relatively calm as a dog, though she does like to vocalize outside when she sees other dogs or humans. She will need work on meeting other dogs of the same species on walks. She is not sociable with other dogs except Samya. She does not get along with cats. She could be placed with older respectful children but we would avoid younger ones. We prefer to avoid big cities, but a village or small town would be more suitable. This animal is not suitable for homes with young children.

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Perle est arrivée à la suite d'une enquête, elle vivait dans de mauvaises conditions. Elle n'a jamais rien connu, ni les promenades, ni le port d'un harnais/laisse, ni les rencontres de personnes inconnues... La nénette est sociable avec l'humain, elle aime les câlins tout doux. Cependant, il lui faudra plusieurs rencontres pour qu'elle prenne confiance. Perle est une chienne relativement calme, même si elle se montre toujours partante pour nous suivre en promenade. Le travail sur les croisements congénères sera à poursuivre. Son entente avec les autres chiens sera à tester au cas par cas. Elle ne s'entend pas avec les chats. Elle pourra être placée avec de grands enfants respectueux, nous éviterons ceux en bas-âge. Nous préférons éviter la pleine ville, mais un village / petite ville serait plus adapté(e).

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Thionville
Shelter
SPA Thionville
Living with Perle
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Thionville · ThionvilleLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Perle home

What you'll need for Perle 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
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    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 Perle

What life with Perle looks like

Perle is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Thionville in Thionville.

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.

Note from the shelter: Never walked on leash, needs socialization work with other dogs, prefers rural/small town environment

🇫🇷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 Perle, answered.

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