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Phoebe

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

I am Phoebe. I am a lively Labrador, sometimes a bit stubborn, but mostly overflowing with energy and love to give. My story hasn't been easy, but thanks to a chain of caring hearts, I was able to leave the shelter and join a foster family. Unfortunately, luck is still not on my side... My foster family has to be hospitalized and can no longer keep me. 💔 I have moved to another foster family, but after a few weeks, my new foster family can no longer keep me because their situation changes abruptly. 🧡 Today, I am looking for a family again, a home that will open its arms and heart to me, even temporarily. I am eagerly waiting for someone who is willing to love me for who I am, with my strengths, my weaknesses, my past... and all the love I have to offer. 🐶 I really don't want to go back to the shelter... With my companion in misfortune, Bouchon, we were left behind. Our human left... without a word, without a glance. For days - how many exactly, I couldn't tell - we waited. We were alone in the apartment, behind a dirty window, without food or hope. The smell, the dirt, the silence... and hunger. Bouchon, he was getting weaker and weaker. I kept hope. One day, finally, everything changed. A kind man, Théo, came. Thanks to him, to many wonderful people, to associations, to the city hall, we were freed. Bouchon joined a foster family where he could rest and regain his strength. And I was placed in a shelter... I left recently to finally join a family! I was so happy! But fate is cruel... My aunt has to be hospitalized and can no longer keep me. 💔 So I am in a new family again, but fate is cruel again and this time a sudden change in the life of my new foster family does not allow her to keep me... So I am again looking for someone who can finally open his heart and door to me. I am full of energy, and I need a family who will make me move, play with me, offer me regular walks. I am an intelligent dog, who likes to learn, but I also have my little character. I can sometimes be a bit stubborn, so I will need patient, gentle but firm humans, who will guide me with kindness. Because of what I have experienced, I have developed what is called resource protection: it means that I tend to want to keep for myself what I consider precious (my bowl, my toys...). Nothing insurmountable, but for this reason, it is preferable that I am the only dog in the house. I need calm, stability, a reassuring daily routine to finally feel fully safe. I am very close to humans: I love to be taken care of, to be listened to, to be understood. With other dogs, as I protect what is mine, we prefer to avoid canine cohabitation inside for now. On the other hand, no problem outside. I am not really a fan of cats. Children? Why not, if they are gentle and respectful of my space. Date of birth: 01/01/2017 Breed: Labrador Identified (250 26 87 43 29 44 11), vaccinated, not sterilized Location: 51 Emergency number: 06.23.80.88.15

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Je m’appelle Phoebe.Je suis une louloute pleine de vie, un brin têtue parfois, mais surtout débordante d’énergie et d’amour à donner. Mon histoire n’a pas été facile, mais grâce à une chaîne de cœurs solidaires, j’ai pu sortir de pension pour rejoindre une famille d’accueil.Malheureusement, la chance n’est toujours pas de mon côté… Ma famille d’accueil, doit être hospitalisée et ne peut plus me garder. 💔 Je suis donc parti dans une autre famille d’accueil mais de nouveau après quelques semaines ma nouvelle famille d’accueil ne peut plus me garder car sa situation change brusquement. 🧡 Aujourd’hui, je cherche à nouveau une famille, un foyer qui m’ouvrira les bras et le cœur, même temporairement. J’attends avec impatience quelqu’un prêt à m’aimer pour ce que je suis, avec mes forces, mes failles, mon passé… et tout l’amour que j’ai à offrir. 🐶 Je ne veux vraiment pas retourner en pension … Avec mon compagnon d’infortune, Bouchon, nous avons été laissés derrière. Notre humaine est partie… sans un mot, sans un regard.Pendant des jours – combien exactement, je ne saurais le dire – nous avons attendu.Nous étions seuls dans l’appartement, derrière une vitre sale, sans nourriture ni espoir.L’odeur, la saleté, le silence… et la faim. Bouchon, lui, s’affaiblissait de plus en plus. Moi, je gardais espoir.Un jour, enfin, tout a changé.Un monsieur gentil, Théo, est venu. Grâce à lui, à plein de gens formidables, aux associations, à la mairie, on nous a libérés.Bouchon a rejoint une famille d’accueil où il a pu se reposer et reprendre des forces.Et moi, j’ai été placée en pension… Je suis sortie très récemment pour enfin rejoindre une famille ! J’étais tellement contente !Mais le sort s’acharne une première fois… Ma tata doit être hospitalisée et ne peut plus me garder. 💔 Je pars donc dans une nouvelle famille mais le sort s’acharne encore et cette fois ci un brusque changement dans la vie de ma nouvelle famille d’accueil ne lui permet plus de me garder…. Je suis donc à nouveau à la recherche de quelqu’un qui pourra, enfin, m’ouvrir son cœur et sa porte. Je suis pleine d’énergie, et j’ai besoin d’une famille qui saura me faire bouger, jouer avec moi, me proposer des balades régulières.Je suis une chienne intelligente, qui aime apprendre, mais j’ai aussi mon petit caractère. Je peux parfois être un peu têtue, alors il me faudra des humains patients, doux mais fermes, qui me guideront avec bienveillance.À cause de ce que j’ai vécu, j’ai développé ce qu’on appelle de la protection de ressource : cela veut dire que j’ai tendance à vouloir garder pour moi ce que j’estime précieux (ma gamelle, mes jouets…). Rien d’insurmontable, mais pour cette raison, il est préférable que je sois la seule chienne de la maison. J’ai besoin de calme, de stabilité, d’un quotidien rassurant pour enfin me sentir pleinement en sécurité. Je suis très proche de l’humain : j’aime qu’on s’occupe de moi, qu’on m’écoute, qu’on me comprenne.Avec les autres chiens, comme je protège ce qui est à moi, on préfère éviter la cohabitation canine pour l’instant à l’intérieur. Par contre à l’extérieur pas de soucis. Je ne suis pas vraiment une fan des chats. Les enfants ? Pourquoi pas, s’ils sont doux et respectueux de mon espace. Date de naissance : 01/01/2017 Race : Labrador Identifiée (250 26 87 43 29 44 11), vaccinée, non stérilisée Localisation : 51 Numéro d’urgence : 06.23.80.88.15

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷brigade animale benevole
Shelter
Brigade Animale Bénévole
Living with Phoebe
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Phoebe home

What you'll need for Phoebe in week one.

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    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
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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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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Phoebe

What life with Phoebe looks like

Phoebe is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Brigade Animale Bénévole in brigade animale benevole.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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 Phoebe, answered.

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