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REX

Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 6 years

REX arrived through the Saint Lô pound; we know nothing of his past except that his early life was not easy. REX does not tolerate cats and is also not comfortable with dogs; socialization work is in progress at the shelter. REX is a dog who needs to feel secure; once he does, he is gentle and very affectionate. Not suitable for homes with cats.

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Rex est arrivé par le biais de la fourrière de Saint Lô , nous ne connaissons rien de son passé si ce n'est qu'il n'a pas eu un début de vie facile. Rex ne supporte pas les chats. Il n'est pas non plus à l'aise avec les chiens , le travail de socialisation est en cours au refuge . Rex est un chien qui a besoin de se sentir en confiance , une fois acquise il est gentil et très attachant.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Cherbourg
Shelter
SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin)
Living with REX
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing REX home

What you'll need for REX in week one.

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    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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    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 a large adult labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) in Cherbourg.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Requires socialization work, needs patient owner to build confidence

🇫🇷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.

Cherbourg, France — browse more dogs in France.

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. SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) 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 — SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) 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 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 SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) 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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