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German Shorthaired Pointer · Female · Adult · 6 years

Rita is a small mixed-breed dachshund who is adorable and calm. Upon arrival, she was very sensitive and scared of her entire environment, but she is progressing day by day and starting to gain confidence. She is a little ball of affection and energy who needs daily walks to thrive fully. Rita has already lived with a cat, but she will need to be the only dog in the household and live in an environment without children. We are currently working on her reactivity towards other animals of the same species, and she continues to evolve every day thanks to the patience and kindness of her caregivers. With a calm and loving home, Rita will be able to continue to grow and become a faithful and confident companion. This animal is not suitable for homes with young children.

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Rita est une petite croisée braque adorable et calme. Arrivée très sensible et effrayée par tout son environnement, elle progresse de jour en jour et commence à prendre confiance. C’est une petite puce affectueuse et pleine d’énergie, qui a besoin de balades quotidiennes pour s’épanouir pleinement. Rita à déjà vécu avec un chat, mais devra être le seul chien du foyer et vivre dans un environnement sans enfants. Nous travaillons actuellement sa réactivité envers les congénères, et elle continue d’évoluer chaque jour grâce à la patience et à la bienveillance de ses accompagnants. Avec un foyer calme et aimant, Rita pourra continuer à grandir et devenir une compagne fidèle et confiante.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Beaurepaire
Shelter
SPA Beaurepaire-en-Bresse
Living with Rita
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA Beaurepaire-en-Bresse · BeaurepaireLearn about German Shorthaired Pointer

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Rita home

What you'll need for Rita 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
  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 Rita

What life with Rita looks like

Rita is a adult german shorthaired pointer dog waiting at SPA Beaurepaire-en-Bresse in Beaurepaire.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rita, answered.

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