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Adopt Pipa

Female · Senior · 10 years

Personality: Pipa is a lively dog full of joy! She loves walks and enjoys each outing with enthusiasm, appreciating tender moments and cuddles just as much. Ideal environment and home: Pipa will thrive in a family – children accepted – with a calm and kind lifestyle, ready to give her time and attention. Experience required: Pipa can perfectly suit as a first dog. As with any adoption, we recommend being accompanied by a canine professional to facilitate a beautiful adaptation and harmonious cohabitation. Compatibility: Pipa gets along well with other dogs of the same species. She has lived with a cat and remains calm during encounters with other animals on walks. Special needs: Pipa needs company and cannot handle being left alone. If you think you can offer her the wonderful life she deserves, we would be delighted to meet you! If interested, please complete the online form "interest in adopting a dog". If the explicit criteria listed in the dog presentations are not met, no further action will be taken on the adoption request. Please also read our placement philosophy. our shelter Maupas 11473 Font our area Tel 75LU - Open Ve from 08h30 to 11h30 This email address is protected from spam bots. You must activate JavaScript to view it.

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Personnalité :Pipa est une chienne encore pleine de joie de vivre ! Elle adore les promenades, profite de chaque sortie avec enthousiasme et apprécie tout autant les moments de tendresse et de câlins. Environnement et foyer idéal :Pipa s’épanouira dans une famille – enfants acceptés - au rythme de vie calme et bienveillant, prête à lui accorder du temps et de l’attention. Expérience requise :Pipa peut tout à fait convenir comme premier chien. Comme pour toute adoption, nous recommandons toutefois de se faire accompagner par un(e) professionnel(le) du monde canin afin de favoriser une belle adaptation et une cohabitation harmonieuse. Compatibilité :Pipa s’entend bien avec ses congénères. Elle a déjà vécu avec un chat et se montre également sereine lors de rencontres avec des animaux de rente en promenade. Besoins particuliers :Pipa a besoin de présence et ne supporte pas de rester seule. Si vous pensez pouvoir lui offrir la belle vie qu’elle mérite, nous serons ravis de vous rencontrer ! En cas d’intérêt, merci de compléter le formulaire on-line « demande - intérêt pour l’adoption d’un chien ». Si les critères explicitement exigés dans les textes de présentation des chiens ne sont pas respectés, aucune suite ne sera donnée à la demande d'adoption. Veuillez également lire notre philosophie de placement. SPA-FribourgLes Maupas 11473 Font Tél 75LU - VE de 08h30 à 11h30 Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇨🇭Font
Shelter
SPA Fribourg
Living with Pipa
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Cared for by SPA Fribourg · Font

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Pipa home

What you'll need for Pipa 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 Pipa

What life with Pipa looks like

Pipa is a small senior dog waiting at SPA Fribourg in Font.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Font, Switzerland browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pipa, answered.

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