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Pongo

Male · Puppy · 4 months

Pongo. I was adopted as a puppy from the SPA in 2019, but I returned to the shelter when my owner was hospitalized and no one could take care of me. I'm a real sweetheart: a bit shy at first, but very calm and very kind. I'm also very big and strong, weighing about 35 kg, and I'm currently on a diet. It seems I used to live with a cat, but my reaction with them will be tested at the shelter, and I'm happy to accept the presence of a dog. What I appreciate: patient humans, regular outings, and quiet moments. I'm ready to find a new family who will help me socialize and give me love in the long term. The adoption fee is €315, which includes veterinary costs (microchip identification, initial vaccination, castration, deworming). A commitment and knowledge certificate must be signed at least 7 days before adoption. You can sign it at the shelter.

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Moi, c’est Pongo. Adopté en tant que chiot à la SPA en 2019, je suis revenu au refuge lorsque ma propriétaire a été hospitalisée et que personne n’a pu m’accueillir. Je suis un vrai tendre: un peu timide au départ, mais très calme et très gentil. Je suis aussi très grand et robuste, pesant environ 35 kg, et je suis actuellement au régime. Il parait que je vivais avec un chat mais ma réaction avec eux pourra être retester au refuge et j'accepte volontiers la présence d'un chien. Ce que j’apprécie: des humains patients, des sorties régulières et des moments de calme. Je suis prêt à trouver une nouvelle famille qui saura m’accompagner dans ma socialisation et me donner de l’amour sur le long terme. Son adoption s'élève à 315€, cela comprend les frais vétérinaires (identification par puce électronique, la primo-vaccination, la castration, le déparasitage). Un certificat d'engagement et de connaissance doit être signé au moins 7 jours avant adoption. Vous pourrez le signer au refuge afin de

Size
Extra large
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Périgueux
Living with Pongo
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by SPA de Périgueux · France

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Bringing Pongo home

What you'll need for Pongo in week one.

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    €35–45
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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About Pongo

What life with Pongo looks like

Pongo is a extra-large puppy/kitten dog waiting at SPA de Périgueux in France.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇫🇷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 Pongo, answered.

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