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ROCCO

Australian Shepherd · Male · Young · 3 years

ROCCO is a 3-year-old Australian Shepherd who is looking for a calm home with experienced owners. He is a sensitive and fearful dog around humans, sometimes having unpredictable reactions when he is stressed or lacks familiar surroundings. He will need time, gentleness, and a stable environment to learn to trust and evolve in a calm manner. A home without young children will be preferable.

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Rocco est un Berger Australien de 3 ans qui recherche un foyer calme, patient avec des maîtres expérimentés. C’est un chien sensible et craintif avec les humains, pouvant parfois avoir des réactions imprévisibles lorsqu’il est stressé ou en manque de repères. Il aura besoin de temps, de douceur et d’un environnement stable pour apprendre à faire confiance et évoluer sereinement. Un foyer sans jeunes enfants sera préférable.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Arras
Shelter
SPA Arras (Tilloy)
Living with ROCCO
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing ROCCO home

What you'll need for ROCCO 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 ROCCO

What life with ROCCO looks like

ROCCO is a young adult australian shepherd dog waiting at SPA Arras (Tilloy) in Arras.

An young 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.

Arras, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ROCCO, answered.

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