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Adopt Prudence

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Don't judge by her name, "Prudence" is actually an incredibly gentle and affectionate dog once she's comfortable. With a calm temperament, she likes to relax peacefully in the play areas and enjoy moments of companionship with her human. This big sweetheart is very close to people and affectionate. In fact, she doesn't handle loneliness well. She will also need an appropriate living environment for her large size: a spacious house with a large, well-fenced yard would suit her perfectly. In a garden, she loves to dig to make hiding places. "Prudence" won't necessarily be the dog you can take everywhere with you. She herself won't be very comfortable in busy places like restaurants or terraces, that's not really her place. She will far prefer quiet walks and calm environments. Moreover, she is composed and pleasant to walk on a leash. "Prudence" really doesn't like the presence of other dogs of the same species, so she will be placed in a home without other dogs. She also doesn't get along with cats. A home with older children (14 years old or older) could be possible. "Prudence" has already been around sheep as she has done some herding in her past. This lovely sweetheart with a golden character just wants to love and be loved by a home that listens to the needs of her breed.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Bordeaux
Shelter
SPA de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest
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Cared for by SPA de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest · BordeauxLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Prudence home

What you'll need for Prudence 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 Prudence

What life with Prudence looks like

Prudence is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest in Bordeaux.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Prudence, answered.

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