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Riouk

Mixed Breed · Male

I'm Riouk, and I'm friendly and affectionate. I may look like a gym champion, but in reality... Just between us, I'm a big softie with a tender heart, often a bit shy at first. I'll need adopters who are patient and can help me with my education. But as I'm quite the foodie, you'll have an infallible way to motivate me! I'm still not very comfortable on walks, but I've made progress with a leash, and a rural environment will really put me at ease. I get along well with other dogs and cats. Share this page on Facebook or X-Twitter to adopt a dog:

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Riouk est un gentil chien au coeur tendre ! Souvent un peu timide au début, il cherche des adoptants qui sauront être patients et l'accompagner dans sa découverte du monde et dans son éducation. Mais Riouk est un grand gourmand, la nourriture est un moyen infaillible pour le motiver ! Pas encore très à l'aise pendant les balades, il a cependant fait de gros progrès depuis son arrivée au refuge. Un environnement à la campagne sera plus rassurant et adapté aux besoins de Riouk. Il pourra partager son foyer avec un autre chien ou avec des chats. Partager cette page sur facebook ou X-twitter Adopter un chien : RIOUK, chien LABRADOR male de 6 ans

Size
Small
Age
—
Location
🇫🇷Paris
Shelter
Fondation Brigitte Bardot
Cared for by Fondation Brigitte Bardot · ParisLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Riouk home

What you'll need for Riouk 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 Riouk

What life with Riouk looks like

Riouk is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fondation Brigitte Bardot in Paris.

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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Paris, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Riouk, answered.

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