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Ponzo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Ponzo: A heart full of love seeking a new beginning! Behind Ponzo's intelligent and sparkling eyes lies a story no one should have to endure: that of a faithful companion who, overnight, found himself alone. Following his owner's passing, Ponzo's world crumbled and his family chose not to keep him. But for us, it's clear: this magnificent Belgian Shepherd deserves so much more than being forgotten. A "heart on paws" overflowing with love, Ponzo is far from the image of a difficult dog. He is a true gem, a dog trained by a dog handler who has retained all the obedience and intelligence. If he is full of life, his main character trait remains his XXL love. He only wants to snuggle up to his humans, share your daily life and prove to you every day how devoted he is. He is that dynamic companion, ready to follow you on all your adventures, always eager for a game - even if he sometimes forgets his own strength, so enthusiastic is he about having fun with you! What Ponzo is looking for to finally be happy To thrive, Ponzo needs a family that will consider him not as a guard dog, but as a full member of the household: A calm and exclusive home: So that he can feel safe and calm, Ponzo must be the only animal in the home. Space and nature: A garden is imperative for his needs, so he can sniff the fresh air, stretch his legs and enjoy the outdoor life he loves so much. A trusting pair: He is looking for available, patient and sporty humans. He needs physical and mental stimulation, but above all, to be integrated into your moments of complicity. A second chance to be seized Born on 29/09/2019, Ponzo is at the prime of his life. He still has so many memories to build, so many walks to share and so much love to give. If you are looking for a loyal, intelligent and terribly endearing companion, Ponzo is waiting for the wheel to turn for him. Giving him a home is not just adopting a dog; it's repairing a small part of his story by promising him he will never be alone again. Want to meet this gem? ▶️ Then contact Animals without a family: 💬 via PM on our page: facebook.com/animauxsansfamille609/ 📧 by email: animauxsansfamille.asf.com 🌐 on our site via the contact form: animaux-sans-famille.fr/446990978 🌐 the steps to follow for an adoption: fr/d-marches-pour-adopter ⚠️ ATTENTION ⚠️ ADOPTION MUST BE THOROUGHLY CONSIDERED AND IT IS IMPORTANT TO BE AWARE OF THE INVESTMENT THAT WILL BE REQUIRED, ACCOMPANIED OF COURSE BY PATIENCE AND LOVE! In order to avoid wasting your time and ours, please send us a motivated request after reading the entire post! If it corresponds to the needs of our protégé, we will then send you an adoption form, as well as the steps to adopt. Adoption possible throughout France under certain conditions and adopters will have to travel as we will not organize carpooling! Once the form is filled out and accompanied by the requested documents, you will receive a confirmation email informing you that your file is being reviewed. Without a response from us within 8 days, you can consider that your request has not been retained. We know the needs of our protégé and we will retain the file that corresponds best to him! Any incomplete file will not be studied! His videos👇

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Ponzo : Un cœur immense en quête d'un nouveau départ ! Derrière le regard intelligent et pétillant de Ponzo, se cache une histoire que personne ne devrait connaître : celle d'un compagnon fidèle qui, du jour au lendemain, s'est retrouvé seul. Suite au décès de son maître, Ponzo a vu son univers s'écrouler et sa famille a choisi de ne pas le garder. Mais pour nous, c’est une évidence : ce magnifique Berger Belge LOF mérite bien mieux que l’oubli. Un « cœur sur pattes » débordant d'amour Ponzo est loin de l'image du chien difficile. C’est une véritable crème, un chien qui a été éduqué par un maître-chien et qui en a gardé toute l'obéissance et l'intelligence. S’il est plein de vie, son trait de caractère principal reste son amour XXL. Il ne demande qu’à se blottir contre ses humains, à partager votre quotidien et à vous prouver, chaque jour, à quel point il est dévoué. Il est ce compagnon dynamique, prêt à vous suivre dans toutes vos aventures, toujours partant pour une séance de jeu — même s'il lui arrive parfois d'oublier sa propre force, tant il est enthousiaste à l'idée de s'amuser avec vous ! Ce que Ponzo recherche pour enfin être heureux Pour s'épanouir, Ponzo a besoin d'une famille qui saura le considérer, non pas comme un chien de garde, mais comme un membre à part entière de la maison : Un foyer calme et exclusif : Pour qu'il puisse se sentir en sécurité et apaisé, Ponzo doit être le seul animal du foyer. De l'espace et de la nature : Un jardin est impératif pour ses besoins, pour qu'il puisse renifler le grand air, se dégourdir les pattes et profiter de la vie au grand air qu'il affectionne tant. Un binôme complice : Il cherche des humains disponibles, patients et sportifs. Il a besoin de stimulations physiques et mentales, mais surtout, d'être intégré à vos moments de complicité. Une seconde chance à saisir Né le 29/09/2019, Ponzo est dans la force de l'âge. Il a encore tant de souvenirs à construire, tant de promenades à partager et tant d'amour à donner. Si vous cherchez un compagnon loyal, intelligent et terriblement attachant, Ponzo attend que la roue tourne enfin pour lui. Lui offrir un foyer, ce n'est pas seulement adopter un chien ; c'est réparer un petit bout de son histoire en lui promettant qu'il ne sera plus jamais seul. Vous souhaitez rencontrer cette perle ? ▶️ Alors contactez Animaux sans famille : 💬 en MP sur notre page : facebook. com/animauxsansfamille609/ 📧 par mail : animauxsansfamille. asf. com 🌐 sur notre site via le formulaire de contact : animaux-sans-famille. fr/446990978 🌐 les démarches à suivre pour une adoption : fr/d-marches-pour-adopter ⚠️ ATTENTION ⚠️ L'ADOPTION DOIT ETRE REFLECHIE ET IL EST IMPORTANT DE PRENDRE CONSCIENCE DE L'INVESTISSEMENT QU'IL FAUDRA ACCORDER, ACCOMPAGNE BIEN EVIDEMMENT DE PATIENCE ET D'AMOUR ! Afin d’éviter de vous faire perdre votre temps et le notre, merci de nous envoyer une demande motivée après avoir pris connaissance de l’intégralité du post ! Si celle-ci correspond aux besoins de notre protégé, nous vous ferons alors parvenir un formulaire d'adoption, ainsi que les démarches pour adopter. Adoption possible dans toute la France sous certaines conditions et les adoptants devront se déplacer car nous n'organiserons pas de covoiturage ! Une fois le formulaire rempli et accompagné des documents demandés, vous recevrez un mail de confirmation qui vous informera que votre dossier est à l'étude. Sans réponse de notre part sous 8 jours, vous pourrez considérer que votre demande n'a pas été retenue. Nous connaissons les besoins de notre protégé et nous retiendrons le dossier qui lui correspondra le mieux ! Tout dossier incomplet ne sera pas étudié ! Ses vidéos👇

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Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

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Shelter

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About Ponzo

What life with Ponzo looks like

Ponzo is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Animaux sans famille in animaux sans famille.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ponzo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ponzo?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Animaux sans famille handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ponzo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ponzo if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Animaux sans famille 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Ponzo 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 Ponzo 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 Animaux sans famille early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ponzo 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.