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Petrus

Border Collie · Male · Adult · 6 years

A adoption project for this animal? Send us an email () to receive the specific adoption questionnaire for the shelter (do not fill out the one on the website). A 7-day reflection period is mandatory between the moment you start your project (first email, phone, or physical contact) and the adoption. Petrus is a sensitive dog and must be adopted into a home that commits to attending at-home training sessions (obviously using non-coercive methods). He expresses his discomfort and fear during constraints (such as veterinary care) by growling, and may bite if the human does not respect his signals. It is necessary for him to be adopted into a home with a fenced yard, in a quiet environment without children. Near his master, playful, Petrus is greedy and learns quickly!. This animal is not suitable for homes with young children.

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Un projet d'adoption pour cet animal ? Envoyez nous un mail () pour recevoir le questionnaire adoption spécifique au refuge (ne remplissez pas celui du site internet). Un délai de réflexion de 7 jours est obligatoire entre le moment où vous débutez votre projet (1er contact mail, tel ou physique) et l'adoption. Petrus est un chien sensible, il doit être adopté dans un foyer s'engageant à suivre des séances d'éducation à domicile (aux méthodes non coercitives évidement). Il exprime son inconfort et sa peur lors des contraintes (soins vétérinaires par exemple) en grognant, voire en mordant si l'humain ne respecte pas ses signaux. Il est nécessaire pour lui d'être adopté en maison, avec un jardin clos, dans un environnement calme et sans enfants. Proche de son maître, joueur, Petrus est gourmand et apprend vite !

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Millau
Shelter
SPA Millau
Living with Petrus
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA Millau · MillauLearn about Border Collie

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Petrus home

What you'll need for Petrus 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 Petrus

What life with Petrus looks like

Petrus is a adult border collie dog waiting at SPA Millau in Millau.

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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Petrus, answered.

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