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RINTINTIN

Male · Senior · 11 years

Recovered following an investigation of animal cruelty, RINTINTIN was found severely emaciated in a basement. RINTINTIN is a somewhat fearful dog due to his traumatic past, but he turns out to be gentle and affectionate when he warms up.

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Récupéré suite à une enquête pour maltraitance, Rintintin a été récupéré très amaigri dans une cave. Rintintin est un chien un peu craintif du fait de son passé traumatisant, mais il se révèle gentil et affectueux quand il prend confiance.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇫🇷Ales
Shelter
Vallerargues)
Living with RINTINTIN
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Vallerargues) · Ales
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing RINTINTIN home

What you'll need for RINTINTIN 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

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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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

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About RINTINTIN

What life with RINTINTIN looks like

RINTINTIN is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at Vallerargues) in Ales.

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.

Note from the shelter: Rescued from abuse case, requires patient owner due to traumatic past

🇫🇷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 RINTINTIN, answered.

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