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Ricky

Poodle · Male · Senior · 12 years

Ricky is a 12-year-old adorable mixed poodle who has unfortunately experienced mistreatment and deplorable living conditions. Now safely with our association, we want to give him what he deserves: a loving, stable, and caring family to end his life peacefully. Ricky is a very affectionate little dog who loves to share his family's daily life. He has difficulty coping with loneliness and therefore seeks people who can take him with them as much as possible. He is a little companion who loves to participate in his family's life! Character: He has already lived with another dog, but he seems to prefer being the only little companion in the house. We will therefore prioritize an adoption where he can be your only child. Despite his 12 years, Ricky is still a good walker, even with his little moments of madness! He enjoys walks and especially a quiet, regular, and reassuring life. Ricky is looking for a present and available family who can offer him a calm, stable, and reassuring daily life. He needs to be able to share his humans' life and can't stand loneliness; the ideal would be a family who can take him with them as much as possible and give him a lot of presence and affection. I like / I don't like: After the ordeals he has gone through, we want to offer him a peaceful retirement in a calm environment. We will therefore prioritize a home without children and, ideally, without another dog, as Ricky seems to appreciate life in a small group, with his humans. After all he has experienced, Ricky finally deserves to know the sweetness of a home, the security, and the love of a family that will not abandon him again. We are looking for a foster family for adoption in the first place, ready to offer him this new life.

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Mon histoire : Ricky cherche sa famille d’accueil en vue d’une adoption Ricky est un adorable petit croisé caniche de 12 ans qui a malheureusement connu les maltraitances et des conditions de vie déplorables. Aujourd’hui enfin en sécurité auprès de notre association, nous souhaitons lui offrir ce qu’il mérite depuis toujours : une famille aimante, stable et bienveillante pour finir sa vie paisiblement. Ricky est un petit chien très affectueux, qui aime profondément partager le quotidien de sa famille. Il supporte difficilement la solitude et recherche donc des personnes disponibles, qui pourront l’emmener avec elles autant que possible. C’est un petit compagnon qui adore participer à la vie de sa famille ! Mon caractère : Il a déjà vécu avec un autre chien, mais il semble préférer être le seul petit compagnon de la maison. Nous privilégierons donc une adoption où il pourra être votre enfant unique.Malgré ses 12 ans, Ricky est encore un bon marcheur, avec même ses petits quarts d’heure de folie ! Il apprécie les promenades et surtout une vie tranquille, régulière et rassurante.Ricky recherche une famille présente et disponible, qui pourra lui offrir un quotidien calme, stable et rassurant. Il a besoin de pouvoir partager la vie de ses humains et supporte difficilement la solitude ; l’idéal serait donc une famille qui pourra l’emmener avec elle autant que possible et lui accorder beaucoup de présence et d’affection. J'aime / J'aime pas : Après les épreuves qu’il a traversées, nous souhaitons lui offrir une retraite paisible, dans un environnement sans agitation. Nous privilégierons donc un foyer sans enfants et, idéalement, sans autre chien, Ricky semblant apprécier davantage la vie en petit comité, auprès de ses humains.Après tout ce qu’il a vécu, Ricky mérite enfin de connaître la douceur d’un foyer, la sécurité et l’amour d’une famille qui ne l’abandonnera plus. Nous recherchons dans un premier temps une famille d’accueil en vue d’une adoption, prête à lui offrir cette nouvelle vie.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
APAA Trégrom
Living with Ricky
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Ricky home

What you'll need for Ricky 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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Ricky

What life with Ricky looks like

Ricky is a small senior poodle dog waiting at APAA Trégrom in France.

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. APAA Trégrom 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 — APAA Trégrom 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 APAA Trégrom 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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