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Akita · Male · Adult · 4 years

RAPIPOU is a dynamic, playful, and affectionate dog when he feels like it. He reacts well to other dogs of the same species on walks, but not okay with cats. We will not place him with young children as he is a dog who needs respect for his space and may react if this is not given. This animal is not suitable for homes with young children. Note: this animal can be reactive.

Read original (fr)

Rapipou est un chien dynamique, joueur et câlin quand il le décide. Réactif envers ses congénères en balade, pas OK chats. Nous ne le placerons pas avec des enfants en bas âge car c'est un chien qui a besoin du respect de son espace et peut réagir si ce n'est pas le cas.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Hazebrouck
Shelter
Coeur de Flandres)
Living with RAPIPOU
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing RAPIPOU home

What you'll need for RAPIPOU 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
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    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
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    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 RAPIPOU

What life with RAPIPOU looks like

RAPIPOU is a medium-sized adult akita dog waiting at Coeur de Flandres) in Hazebrouck.

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.

Note from the shelter: Reactive with other dogs on walks, needs respect for personal space

🇫🇷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.

Hazebrouck, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting RAPIPOU, answered.

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