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Border Collie · Male · Adult · 5 years

ROKY was reluctantly abandoned due to his owner's health issues. He has always known a loving family life, but hasn't had the chance to be properly socialized with other dogs. Despite this lack of experience, he is a very gentle and affectionate dog, attached to humans. ROKY is a sweet, loyal, and joyful dog, always ready for a walk or a moment of intimacy. He loves human presence, cuddles, and walks that allow him to burn off some energy. ROKY will suit a gentle and present family who can offer him time, regular walks, and attention. He will thrive fully in a calm and benevolent environment where he can continue to progress at his own pace.

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Roky a été abandonné à contre-cœur, suite aux problèmes de santé de son maître. Il a toujours connu une vie de famille aimante, mais n’a pas eu l’occasion d’être vraiment socialisé avec les autres chiens. Malgré ce manque d’expérience, c’est un chien très gentil et affectueux, attaché à l’humain. Roky est un chien doux, fidèle et joyeux, toujours partant pour une balade ou un moment de complicité. Il aime la présence humaine, les câlins et les promenades qui lui permettent de se dépenser. Roky conviendra à une famille douce et présente, qui saura lui offrir du temps, des balades régulières et de l’attention. Il s’épanouira pleinement dans un environnement calme et bienveillant, où il pourra continuer à progresser à son rythme.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
Living with ROKY
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Cared for by SPA Vichy (Brugheas) · VichyLearn about Border Collie

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing ROKY home

What you'll need for ROKY 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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About ROKY

What life with ROKY looks like

ROKY is a adult border collie dog waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

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 ROKY, answered.

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