How do I contact the shelter about Ricky?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ADPK - Association Des P handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ricky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Ricky if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ADPK - Association Des P 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 Ricky 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 Ricky 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 ADPK - Association Des P early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ricky 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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Ricky

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Ricky, 10 years old, is looking for a family for the second half of his life after losing all his references. Ricky lived since he was two months old with his elderly human, who passed away a few weeks ago. He had a luxurious life, with few restrictions, was very attached, and had the right to two walks a day. But after the death of his human, all his references disappeared and Ricky must adapt to a completely different way of life. Ricky is a small dog who may have trouble regulating his emotions; he was probably not listened to much in his first half of life. And when he gets excited or frustrated, he needs some time to calm down afterwards. Once comfortable in his environment, Ricky knows how to settle down calmly and sleep peacefully. But when outside, he is happy to smell all the neighborhood scents and walk with humans. He still tends to try to climb the dogs because he has just been neutered, but he is well-behaved and knows to step back when the dogs communicate properly with him. He also tends to mount the human when he gets excited to release his emotion. With humans, he is very affectionate. When relaxed, he likes to play by nibbling and playing around. He loves to sit on the couch and enjoy human company. He gets excited when he sees a cat and is currently not able to calm down on his own. It doesn't seem to be an intention to hunt, but more excitement. He also seems very interested in the chickens he has met. Ricky can live in an apartment or house with daily walks outside the garden. He will be very happy to explore the world with humans. Despite his 6 kilograms, he does not really like being carried and this aspect will need to be worked on so that he is more comfortable if needed to put him in a transport bag. We will avoid young children who won't understand his need for rest, as he is an aging small dog. More information on our…

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Ricky, 10 ans, cherche une famille pour sa deuxième partie de vie après avoir perdu tous ses repères. Ricky vivait depuis ses deux mois avec son humain âgé, qui est décédé il y a quelques semaines. Il avait une vie de pacha, peu d’interdits, était très fusionnel et avait le droit à deux balades par jour. Mais suite au décès de son humain, tous ses repères se sont évanouis et Ricky doit s’adapter à un mode de vie complètement différent. Ricky est un petit chien qui peut avoir du mal à réguler ses émotions, il n’a sans doute pas été beaucoup écouté dans sa première partie de vie. Et quand il monte en pression et en énervement de joie ou de frustration, il a besoin d’un peu de temps pour redescendre ensuite. Une fois à l’aise dans son environnement, Ricky sait se poser calmement et dormir paisiblement. Mais une fois dehors, il est ravi de sentir toutes les odeurs du quartier et de se balader avec les humains. Il a encore tendance à essayer de grimper les chiennes car il vient juste d’être castré, mais il est bien codé et sait s’éloigner quand les chiens communiquent avec lui correctement. Il a tendance à chevaucher également l’humain quand il monte en énervement pour évacuer son émotion. Avec les humains, il est très câlin. Quand il se détend, il cherche à jouer en mordillant et à faire la bataille. Il adore se poser sur le canapé et profiter de la présence humaine. Il monte en pression lorsqu’il voit un chat et n’est pour le moment pas capable de redescendre tout seul. Cela ne semble pas être dans une volonté de prédation, mais plus d’excitation. Il semble également très intéressé par les poules qu’il a croisées. Ricky pourra vivre en appartement ou en maison avec balades quotidiennes hors du jardin. Il sera très content de partir à la découverte du monde avec les humains. . Malgré ses 6 kilos, il n'apprécie pas beaucoup être porté et il faudra donc travailler cet aspect pour qu'il soit plus à l'aise si besoin de le mettre en sac de transport. On évitera les enfants en bas âge qui ne sauront pas voir ses demandes de repos comme c'est un petit chien vieillissant. Plus d'informations sur notre…

Size

Small

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇫🇷adpk association des p tits korrigans

Shelter

ADPK - Association Des P

Living with Ricky

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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About Ricky

What life with Ricky looks like

Ricky is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at ADPK - Association Des P in adpk association des p tits korrigans.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ricky, answered.

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