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ROMAN

Labrador Retriever · Unknown

Roman! 💗 You know, if my life were a book, I think the first chapters were pretty tough... But I'm not the kind to get stuck on the pages of the past. I'd rather write the next chapter! 📖 I'm a Labrador mix, who arrived at the shelter with my sister Koda, after being evicted from our owner's property in France. When we arrived, we were in a pretty bad state. I was extremely thin, I was limping, and my hind end was struggling to keep up with the rest of my body. Let's just say I hadn't been treated very well...😢 My past unfortunately remains a mystery, but one thing is certain: I probably wasn't always treated the way I deserved. I don't know much about life and I still have a lot to discover. But I'd love to turn the page and start a new story, this time with humans who will take care of me. 🥰 Since my arrival, I've been taken care of and put in order to live in France. I've come a long way, but I still have a big adventure to discover! My sister Koda has already found her family. I'm happy for her, really... even though, since she left, I've been a bit lonely in my corner. 😢 So, let's talk about me! I'm a very kind, playful, and very cuddly boy once I get to know people. I love creating

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Bonjour, moi c'est Roman ! 💗 Vous savez, si ma vie était un livre, je crois qu'on pourrait dire que les premiers chapitres ont été plutôt difficiles… Mais je ne suis pas du genre à rester bloqué sur les pages du passé. Moi, ce que j'aimerais, c'est surtout écrire la suite ! 📖 Je suis un croisé Labrador, arrivé au refuge avec ma sœur Koda, à la suite de l'expulsion de notre propriétaire du territoire français. Quand nous sommes arrivés, nous étions dans un état vraiment préoccupant. J'étais extrêmement maigre, je boitais et mon arrière-train avait du mal à suivre le reste de mon corps. Disons que je n'avais pas vraiment été gâté jusque-là…😢 Mon passé reste malheureusement un mystère, mais une chose est certaine : je n'ai probablement pas toujours été traité comme je l'aurais mérité. Je ne connais pas grand-chose de la vie et j'ai encore beaucoup à découvrir. Mais j'aimerais tellement pouvoir tourner cette page et commencer une nouvelle histoire, cette fois avec des humains qui prendront soin de moi. 🥰 Depuis mon arrivée, j'ai été pris en charge et mis en règle pour vivre sur le territoire français. J'ai fait du chemin, mais il me reste encore une sacrée aventure à découvrir ! Ma sœur Koda a déjà trouvé sa famille. Je suis content pour elle, vraiment… même si, depuis qu'elle est partie, je me retrouve un peu seul dans mon coin. 😢 Alors, parlons de moi ! Je suis un garçon très gentil, joueur et surtout très câlin une fois que je connais les personnes. J'aime créer

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🇫🇷France

Shelter

Refuge de Digne (Amis Dignois des Animaux)

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About ROMAN

What life with ROMAN looks like

ROMAN is an adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Refuge de Digne (Amis Dignois des Animaux) in France.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting ROMAN, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about ROMAN?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Refuge de Digne (Amis Dignois des Animaux) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw ROMAN on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt ROMAN if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Refuge de Digne (Amis Dignois des Animaux) 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is ROMAN 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 ROMAN 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 Refuge de Digne (Amis Dignois des Animaux) early rather than rehoming privately; they know ROMAN 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.