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PRIMO

Male · Adult · 6 years

Primo is a pinscher who unfortunately has already been through several families. He has returned to the shelter twice: he is a sensitive dog with a strong temperament who can be uncomfortable with handling and doesn't appreciate sudden movements. Due to his past, Primo is a dog who doesn't readily give his trust. But once his trust is earned, he turns out to be a cuddly, very dynamic, playful, and greedy little guy. Primo has very good basic training and loves long walks. He is an intelligent dog with good potential for improvement. He can tolerate the presence of other animals of the same species on walks but not in everyday life. Primo will need to be the only pet in his future home and cannot cohabit with children.

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Primo est un pinscher qui a malheureusement déjà fait plusieurs familles. Il est revenu 2 fois au refuge : c’est un chien sensible avec un fort tempérament, qui peut être mal à l’aise avec les manipulations et n’aime pas les gestes brusques. Dû à son passé, Primo est un chien qui ne donne malheureusement pas sa confiance facilement. Mais une fois sa confiance accordée, il se révèle être un loulou câlin, très dynamique, joueur et gourmand. Primo a de très bonnes bases d’éducation et il aime les grandes balades. C'est un chien intelligent qui a un bon potentiel d'évolution. Il pourra tolérer la présence de ses congénères en balade. Primo ne pourra pas cohabiter avec des enfants. Il a passé une évaluation comportementale le 09/06/26 et a été noté 2/4, tout vous sera expliqué au refuge.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
Living with PRIMO
  • Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Rennes · Rennes

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing PRIMO home

What you'll need for PRIMO 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 PRIMO

What life with PRIMO looks like

PRIMO is a adult dog waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

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.

Rennes, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting PRIMO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about PRIMO?
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 PRIMO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt PRIMO 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 PRIMO 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 PRIMO 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 PRIMO 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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