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Adopt Ramsey

Male · Young · 3 years

RAMSEY Hi, my name is Ramsey, a Gordon Setter. Like the famous chef, I have a fiery temperament… but I’m mostly a big softie who needs time to build trust. My past is a bit like "Chef’s Nightmare" which left its mark: I can be aggressive out of fear. I’m looking for a family that will understand my signals and give me the space I need to feel safe. My future master will need to be very experienced and ready to fully invest, as working with a dog trainer is essential to help me write a new chapter in my life. I get along well with my fellow animals of the same species. If you’re ready to help me overcome my fears and rebuild, I’m sure we can write a beautiful story together, and maybe even watch a few episodes of Top Chef!

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RAMSEY ​Salut, je m’appelle Ramsey, un Setter Gordon. Comme le célèbre cuisinier, j’ai un tempérament de feu… mais je suis surtout un grand sensible qui a besoin de temps pour faire confiance. Mon passé, c’est un peu un « Cauchemar en cuisine » qui a laissé des traces : je peux me montrer virulent par peur. ​Je recherche une famille qui saura lire mes signaux et me donner l’espace nécessaire pour me sentir en sécurité. Mon futur maître devra être très expérimenté et prêt à s’investir pleinement, car un suivi avec un éducateur canin est indispensable pour m’aider à écrire un nouveau chapitre de ma vie. ​Je m’entends bien avec mes congénères. Si vous êtes prêt à m’aider à surmonter mes peurs et à me reconstruire, je suis sûr que nous pourrons écrire une belle histoire, et pourquoi pas regarder quelques épisodes de Top Chef ensemble !

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Clermont-Ferrand
Shelter
APA63 Clermont-Ferrand
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Cared for by APA63 Clermont-Ferrand · Clermont-Ferrand

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ramsey home

What you'll need for Ramsey 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 Ramsey

What life with Ramsey looks like

Ramsey is a young adult dog waiting at APA63 Clermont-Ferrand in Clermont-Ferrand.

An young 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 Ramsey, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ramsey?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APA63 Clermont-Ferrand handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ramsey on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ramsey if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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 APA63 Clermont-Ferrand early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ramsey 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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