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Rick

German Shepherd · Male

Wary. Needs to be reassured. Once it trusts you, it is easygoing and affectionate. Does not like being touched against its will. Playful, with good basic training. Protective of its surroundings and a natural "watchdog." Daily physical activity is essential.

FR·Show original

Méfiant. A besoin d’être rassuré Une fois en confiance, manipulable et affectueux N’aime pas qu’on lui impose les contacts Joueur. Bonnes bases d’éducation. Protecteur de son environnement et “référent” Activité physiques quotidiennes indispensables

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Location

🇫🇷Couzeix

Shelter

SPA de la Haute-Vienne

Cared for by SPA de la Haute-Vienne · Couzeix Learn about German Shepherd →

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Rick home

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About Rick

What life with Rick looks like

Rick is an adult german shepherd dog waiting at SPA de la Haute-Vienne in Couzeix.

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.

Couzeix, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rick, answered.

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