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REX

French Bulldog · Male · Adult · 8 years

It has been a year since Rex, an adorable American Bulldog who was abandoned and taken in by the CPA pound, has been with his foster family. Sensitive and close to people, he has an independent character. He is able to stay alone without damaging his surroundings or barking, but he can become depressed if his owner is absent too often. For Rex, we are looking for a calm yet active home, offering cuddles and regular activities suited to his needs. Athletic, he may nevertheless have joint fragilities linked to his muscular build. At 8 years old, he is less enduring than other breeds, so prolonged or intense exertion should be avoided. For his happiness, Rex needs daily walks, games, and the comfort of a good bed… not too far from his humans. His temperament is mature and stable, but since we do not know the past of the animals we take in, it is important that adults make sure children respect his space and his character. Although American Bulldogs are generally affectionate and protective toward children, the vigilance of adopters remains essential. ✅ Rex is fine with dogs and cats ✅ Identified, neutered, and vaccinated, he is currently in a foster family and is waiting for a loving home in which to thrive.

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Déjà un an que Rex, adorable bouledogue américain abandonné et recueilli à la fourrière par le CPA est dans sa famille d’accueil.Sensible et proche de l’humain,il possède un caractère indépendant.Capable de rester seul sans dégrader son environnement ni aboyer,il peut cependant déprimer si son maitre est trop souvent absent. Nous recherchons pour Rex un foyer calme mais actif, offrant câlins et activités régulières adaptées à ses besoins. Athlétique,il peut néanmoins présenter des fragilités articulaires liées à sa musculature.Âgé de 8 ans,il est moins endurant que d’autres races,il conviendra d’éviter les efforts prolongés ou intenses.Pour son bonheur Rex devra avoir des balades quotidiennes,des jeux et la tranquillité d’un bon panier…pas trop loin de ses humains. Son tempérament est mature et stable,mais comme nous ignorons le passé des animaux recueillis, il est important que les adultes veillent à ce que les enfants respectent son espace et son caractère.Bien que les bouledogues américains soient généralement proches et protecteurs envers les enfants,la vigilance des adoptants reste essentielle. ✅ Rex est ok chiens et chat ✅ Identifié, castré et vacciné, il est actuellement en famille d’accueil et attend un foyer aimant pour s’épanouir

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Centre de Protection des Animaux de Saint-Cyprien
Living with REX
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Centre de Protection des Animaux de Saint-Cyprien · FranceLearn about French Bulldog →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing REX home

What you'll need for REX 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

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    €20–35

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About REX

What life with REX looks like

REX is an adult french bulldog dog waiting at Centre de Protection des Animaux de Saint-Cyprien in France.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting REX, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about REX?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Centre de Protection des Animaux de Saint-Cyprien handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw REX on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt REX if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Centre de Protection des Animaux de Saint-Cyprien 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is REX 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 REX 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 Centre de Protection des Animaux de Saint-Cyprien early rather than rehoming privately; they know REX 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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