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ROMEO

Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 5 years

Romeo is a sensitive dog, close to the human who he trusts. His past is unknown, but when he trusts, he is affectionate and cuddly. For his interactions with other animals of the same species, you will need to meet him several times. With a gentle and wary nature, he will need a calm and involved family to help him regain trust in humans and other dogs. Calm children who are aware of his temperament can live with him. Don't hesitate to come meet him. Romeo is a sensitive dog, close to the human who he trusts. His past is unknown, but when he trusts, he is affectionate and cuddly. For his interactions with other animals of the same species, you will need to meet him several times. With a gentle and wary nature, he will need a calm and involved family to help him regain trust in humans and other dogs. Calm children who are aware of his temperament can live with him. Don't hesitate to come meet him.

FR·Show original

Roméo est un chien sensible, proche de l’humain en qui il a confiance. Son passé est inconnu, mais quand il a confiance, il est câlin et affectueux. D’un caractère doux mais très méfiant, il lui faudra une famille calme et investie pour l’aider à reprendre confiance envers les humains . Roméo est un chien sensible, proche de l’humain en qui il a confiance. Son passé est inconnu, mais quand il a confiance, il est câlin et affectueux. D’un caractère doux mais très méfiant, il lui faudra une famille calme et investie pour l’aider à reprendre confiance envers les humains .

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with ROMEO
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Refuge Angoumois · AngoulêmeLearn about Labrador Retriever →
More dogs in Angoulême →More dogs in France →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing ROMEO home

What you'll need for ROMEO 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 ROMEO

What life with ROMEO looks like

ROMEO is a large adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Angoulême, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ROMEO, answered.

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