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Akita · Male · Senior · 11 years

Pilgreen is a handsome American Akita of nearly 12 years old. Pilgreen arrived at the shelter with Raselya. Arrived in a pitiful condition, Pilgreen now has a full bowl every day and is regaining his fur under the care of our caregivers. Pilgreen is a big eater, he mainly relies on his nose because he has an early stage of blindness and already advanced hearing loss. This senior is looking for a retirement bed to enjoy nice days, in the comfort that he has been missing these last few months. Pilgreen has an early stage of arthritis, he won't be a hiking champion but he still needs daily walks to maintain his muscles. Pilgreen can cohabit with a fellow animal of the same species (compatibility to be tested at the shelter first), with children who will respect his need for quiet. We don't know his compatibility with cats. Pilgreen is up for adoption SOS due to his advanced age: free donation for adoption fees. We can also consider placing him in a foster home: the shelter covers the food and veterinary costs. My story — Pilgreen arrived at the shelter with Raselya. Arrived in a pitiful condition, Pilgreen now has a full bowl every day and is regaining his fur under the care of our caregivers. My personality — Pilgreen is a big eater, he mainly relies on his nose because he has an early stage of blindness and already advanced hearing loss. My needs — This senior is looking for a retirement bed to enjoy nice days, in the comfort that he has been missing these last few months. Pilgreen has an early stage of arthritis, he won't be a hiking champion but he still needs daily walks to maintain his muscles. Pilgreen can cohabit with a fellow animal of the same species (compatibility to be tested at the shelter first), with children who will respect his need for quiet. We don't know his compatibility with cats.

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Pilgreen est un bel Akita américain de bientôt 12 ans. Pilgreen est arrivé au refuge avec Raselya. Arrivé dans un piteux état, Pilgreen a désormais une gamelle bien remplie chaque jour et reprend du poil de la bête entre les mains de nos soigneurs. Pilgreen est un grand gourmand, il se repère essentiellement avec sa truffe car il a un début de cécité et une surdité déjà bien avancée. Ce papy cherche un panier retraite pour couler de beaux jours, dans le confort qui lui a tant manqué ces derniers mois. Pilgreen a un début d'arthrose, ce ne sera pas un champion de randonnée mais il a néanmoins besoin de balades quotidiennes pour entretenir sa musculature. Pilgreen pourra cohabiter avec un congénère (entente à tester au refuge au préalable), avec des enfants qui respecteront son besoin de tranquilité. Nous ne connaissons pas son entente avec les chats. Pilgreen est en adoption SOS du fait de son âge avancé : don libre pour les frais d'adoption Nous pouvons également envisager un placement en famille d'accueil : le refuge prend en charge les frais de nourriture et vétérinaires Mon histoire — Pilgreen est arrivé au refuge avec Raselya. Arrivé dans un piteux état, Pilgreen a désormais une gamelle bien remplie chaque jour et reprend du poil de la bête entre les mains de nos soigneurs. Ma personnalité — Pilgreen est un grand gourmand, il se repère essentiellement avec sa truffe car il a un début de cécité et une surdité déjà bien avancée. Mes besoins — Ce papy cherche un panier retraite pour couler de beaux jours, dans le confort qui lui a tant manqué ces derniers mois. Pilgreen a un début d'arthrose, ce ne sera pas un champion de randonnée mais il a néanmoins besoin de balades quotidiennes pour entretenir sa musculature. Pilgreen pourra cohabiter avec un congénère (entente à tester au refuge au préalable), avec des enfants qui respecteront son besoin de tranquilité. Nous ne connaissons pas son entente avec les chats.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Le refuge du Penthièvre et du Méné
Living with Pilgreen
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Pilgreen home

What you'll need for Pilgreen 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

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    €20–35

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About Pilgreen

What life with Pilgreen looks like

Pilgreen is a large senior akita dog waiting at Le refuge du Penthièvre et du Méné in France.

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 Pilgreen, answered.

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