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Ralph

Australian Shepherd · Male · Puppy · 8 months

Ralph is a magnificent red Australian Shepherd. Ralph arrived at the shelter in August 2026. He lived in an apartment and his previous owner was unable to manage his young dog's energy. Ralph is an 8-month-old Australian Shepherd mix, a young dog full of life, enthusiasm, and energy! He is very close to humans, always up for a walk or a game. He gets along with other dogs. His compatibility with cats will need to be tested. Ralph will need a dynamic and caring family to continue his education. My story - Ralph arrived at the shelter in August 2026. He lived in an apartment and his previous owner was unable to manage his young dog's energy My personality - Ralph is an 8-month-old Australian Shepherd mix, a young dog full of life, enthusiasm, and energy! He is very close to humans, always up for a walk or a game. He gets along with other dogs. His compatibility with cats will need to be tested My needs - Ralph will need a dynamic and caring family to continue his education.

FR·Show original

Ralph est un magnifique Berger Australien couleur feu Ralph est arrivé au refuge en aout 2026. Il vivait en appartement et son ancien maître n'avait pas les capacités de gérer son énergie de jeune chien Ralph croisé Berger Australien de 8 mois, est un jeune chien plein de vie, de fougue et d’énergie ! Il est tres proche de l’humain, toujours partant pour une balade ou une partie de jeux. Il s’entend avec les autres chiens. Son entente avec les chats sera à tester Ralph aura besoin d'une famille dynamique, et bienveillante dans son éducation qui sera a poursuivre Mon histoire — Ralph est arrivé au refuge en aout 2026. Il vivait en appartement et son ancien maître n'avait pas les capacités de gérer son énergie de jeune chien Ma personnalité — Ralph croisé Berger Australien de 8 mois, est un jeune chien plein de vie, de fougue et d’énergie ! Il est tres proche de l’humain, toujours partant pour une balade ou une partie de jeux. Il s’entend avec les autres chiens. Son entente avec les chats sera à tester Mes besoins — Ralph aura besoin d'une famille dynamique, et bienveillante dans son éducation qui sera a poursuivre

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 8 months
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Le refuge du Penthièvre et du Méné
Living with Ralph
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Le refuge du Penthièvre et du Méné · FranceLearn about Australian Shepherd

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Ralph home

What you'll need for Ralph 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 Ralph

What life with Ralph looks like

Ralph is a large puppy/kitten australian shepherd dog waiting at Le refuge du Penthièvre et du Méné in France.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇫🇷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 Ralph, answered.

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