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Adopt PRACK

Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 7 years

PRACK is a beautiful dog who will need a gentle and patient family, ideally one without young children or cats. Always ready for a walk, a game session, or a jog, he will need a calm home without excessive excitement. Having experienced several consecutive abandonments, he needs time to build trust. Once the bond is formed, the magic happens, and he becomes very endearing.

Read original (fr)

Prack est un magnifique chien, qui aura besoin d’une famille douce et patiente, dans l’idéal sans jeunes enfants, chats . Toujours partant pour une promenade, une partie de jeux, ou un footing, il aura besoin d’un foyer calme, sans agitation excessive. Ayant subi plusieurs abandons consécutifs, il a besoin de temps pour accorder sa confiance. Une fois le lien créé, la magie opère, il est très attachant.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Chilleurs
Shelter
SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois
Living with PRACK
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois · ChilleursLearn about Labrador Retriever

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing PRACK home

What you'll need for PRACK 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 PRACK

What life with PRACK looks like

PRACK is a large adult labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois in Chilleurs.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Multiple previous abandonments, needs time to build trust

🇫🇷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 PRACK, answered.

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