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PILOU

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

PILOU is calm and kind, he likes cuddles, is used to being inside and outside. He is not a climber or a destroyer when left alone and is a good guard. He loves walks, which he was not used to, he sniffs all the smells and seems amazed by everything around him.

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Pilou est calme , il est habitué à vivre à l’intérieur comme à l’extérieur. Il n’est pas fugueur ni destructeur lorsqu’il est seul et il est un bon gardien. N’étant pas habitué aux balades extérieures, il était un peu craintif au début et maintenant il n’a qu’une envie : marcher le long des chemins, renifler, revenir chercher une caresse et repartir…il semble émerveillé par tout ce qui l’entoure. Envie d’en savoir plus sur Pilou ? Contactez notre équipe adoption par mail:

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Poitiers
Shelter
SPA Poitiers
Cared for by SPA Poitiers · PoitiersLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing PILOU home

What you'll need for PILOU in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 PILOU

What life with PILOU looks like

PILOU is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Poitiers in Poitiers.

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 PILOU, answered.

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