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PONGO

Dalmatian · Male · Young · 2 years

Hello, I'm PONGO! I'm an energetic young dog who spent some time in a foster home to get to know myself better. I'm looking for a dynamic and sporty family, ready to offer me great adventures and to continue my education with patience and kindness. I have a real talent for scent tracking: trail running would be a great activity to share together! Agility could also really interest me. I'm very intelligent and motivated to learn. I already have some basic training and I love discovering new things. However, for my well-being, I would be placed without young children or elderly people, as I can be too rough in my movements. A placement with other dogs may be possible on a case-by-case basis. I'm a dog full of potential who will need a family ready to commit. Currently in a foster home, don't hesitate to contact an agent.

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Bonjour, moi c’est Pongo ! Je suis un jeune chien plein d’énergie qui a passé quelque temps en famille relais afin de mieux me connaître. Je recherche une famille dynamique et sportive, prête à m’offrir de belles aventures et à poursuivre mon éducation avec patience et bienveillance. J’ai un vrai talent pour le pistage d’odeur : le mantrailing serait une activité géniale à partager ensemble ! L’agility pourrait aussi beaucoup me plaire. Je suis très intelligent et motivé pour apprendre. J’ai déjà quelques bases d’éducation et j’adore découvrir de nouvelles choses. En revanche, pour mon bien-être, je serai placé sans jeunes enfants ni personnes âgées, car je peux être trop brusque dans mes mouvements. Un placement avec des chiens peut être envisageable au cas par cas. Je suis un chien plein de potentiel qui aura besoin d’une famille prête à s’investir.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
Living with PONGO
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA Rennes · RennesLearn about Dalmatian

Listed 1 month ago

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
    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 PONGO

What life with PONGO looks like

PONGO is a young adult dalmatian dog waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

An young 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.

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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 Rennes 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 Rennes 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 Rennes 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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