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Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 6 years

PONGO Pongo arrived at our shelter after being abandoned as he was destroying the yard. During initial interactions, Pongo is shy and reserved. However, with time, patience, and kindness, he reveals an affectionate personality and a strong attachment to humans. He is sociable with other animals of the same species, and the presence of another dog in his future home would be beneficial for building confidence and progressing. Pongo also gets along well with cats.

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PONGO Pongo est arrivé au refuge suite à un abandon car il détruisait le terrain Lors des premiers contacts, pongo se montre craintif et réservé. Cependant, avec du temps, de la patience et de la bienveillance, il révèle une personnalité affectueuse et très attachée à l’humain. Sociable avec ses congénères, la présence d’un autre chien dans son futur foyer serait un plus pour prendre confiance et progresser. Pongo s’entend également bien avec les chats.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Clermont-Ferrand
Shelter
APA63 Clermont-Ferrand
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Bringing Pongo home

What you'll need for Pongo 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Pongo

What life with Pongo looks like

Pongo is a adult labrador retriever dog waiting at APA63 Clermont-Ferrand in Clermont-Ferrand.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷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.

Clermont-Ferrand, France — browse more dogs in France.

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. APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 — APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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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