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Adopt ROOKY

Male · Young · 2 years

ROOKY is a handsome Beauce Shepherd who has arrived from the pound. He may seem imposing at first, but once he feels safe, he turns out to be a big softie who adores cuddles. ROOKY is still quite dynamic, and he will love going out to do all sorts of activities with his future adopters! He is social with other animals of the same species, even if he can be a bit persistent at times. He can also coexist with cats who aren't intimidated by his rough side. He will not be placed with children. ROOKY needs adopters who are truly committed to him and won't be intimidated by his size!

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Rooky est un beau berger de Beauce qui nous arrive de fourrière. Il peut paraître impressionnant à la grille mais une fois en confiance, il se révèle être un gros cœur tendre qui adore les câlins. Rooky est un chien tout de même dynamique, il adorera partir faire pleins d'activités avec ses futurs adoptants ! Il est sociable avec ses congénères, même s'il peut être un peu insistant de temps en temps. Il pourra également vivre avec des chats qui n'auront pas peur de son côté bourrin. Il ne sera pas placé avec des enfants. Rooky a besoin d'adoptant prêts à réellement s'investir pour lui et qui ne se laisseront pas impressionner par son gabarit !

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
Living with ROOKY
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA Rennes · Rennes

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing ROOKY home

What you'll need for ROOKY 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 ROOKY

What life with ROOKY looks like

ROOKY is a large young adult dog waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

An young 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting ROOKY, answered.

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