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Brittany Spaniel · Male · Senior · 9 years

Pirate is a kind and sociable dog. Do not judge by his age, Pirate is a dynamic, curious dog always up for great walks. Despite this, he remains a very sensitive dog who will need to be guided and reassured in certain situations. We are looking for a serious, involved, and very available adopter. Generally okay with other animals of the same species, okay with big children, no cats!

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Pirate est un chien gentil et sociable. Ne vous fiez pas à son âge, Pirate est un chien dynamique, curieux et toujours partant pour de belles promenades. Malgré cela, il n'en reste pas moins un chien très sensible qui aura besoin d'être canalisé et rassuré dans certaines situations. Nous recherchons pour lui un adoptant sérieux, impliqué et très disponible. Généralement ok avec les congénères, ok grands enfants, sans chats!

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
SPA du Haut-Léman
Living with Pirate
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Pirate home

What you'll need for Pirate 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 Pirate

What life with Pirate looks like

Pirate is a senior brittany spaniel dog waiting at SPA du Haut-Léman in Switzerland.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Pirate, answered.

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