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German Shepherd · Male · Senior · 9 years

Ricks is a loving, cheerful and confident dog. He is looking for a family that is right for him, with whom he can flourish, expend energy and be doted on as he loves cuddles. In terms of training, he already has some basics and does not pull on the leash, an essential point for sharing nice walks which he is fond of. At the shelter, he is not very comfortable with other dogs but perhaps it is the too stressful environment? In any case, there is no doubt that he will be happy to share your daily life and rest by your side when the time comes. So if this great program interests you, come meet this touching dog, it's worth the detour.

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Ricks est un loulou attachant, joyeux et bien dans ses pattes. Il recherche une famille faite pour lui avec laquelle il pourra s'épanouir, se dépenser et être chouchouté car il adore les câlins. Côté éducation, il a déjà des bases et ne tire pas en laisse, point essentiel pour partager de bonnes balades dont il est friant. Au refuge, il n'est pas très à l'aise avec les autres chiens mais sans doute est-ce l'environnement trop stressant ? En tout cas, il est incontestable qu'il sera ravi de partager votre quotidien et se reposer à vos côtés le moment venu. Alors si ce beau programme vous intéresse, venez rencontrer ce loulou touchant, il vaut le détour.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Le Versoud
Shelter
APAGI
Living with Ricks
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ricks home

What you'll need for Ricks in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Ricks

What life with Ricks looks like

Ricks is a senior german shepherd dog waiting at APAGI in Le Versoud.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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.

Le Versoud, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ricks, answered.

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