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Male · Young · 1 year

RANGER is a young dog who has had little contact with humans before arriving at the shelter and although he is still cautious at first, he has already made great progress. He knows very little about the outside world, but is beginning to enjoy walks around the shelter; he will need several visits to establish a bond of trust with his future adopter. RANGER is a dynamic pup, he gets along well with other animals of the same species.

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Ranger est un jeune chien qui n’a que peu côtoyé d’humains avant son arrivée au refuge et s’il est encore méfiant de prime abord, il a déjà fait d’énormes progrès. Il ne connaît pas grand-chose du monde extérieur, mais commence à apprécier les balades bord du refuge; il aura besoin de plusieurs visites pour déjà établir un lien de confiance avec son futur adoptant. Ranger est un loulou dynamique, il s’entend bien avec ses congénères.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Torreilles
Shelter
SPA Torreilles
Living with RANGER
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Torreilles · Torreilles

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing RANGER home

What you'll need for RANGER 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 RANGER

What life with RANGER looks like

RANGER is a medium-sized young adult dog waiting at SPA Torreilles in Torreilles.

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.

Note from the shelter: Requires socialization and trust-building due to limited human contact

🇫🇷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 RANGER, answered.

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