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Rox

German Shorthaired Pointer · Male · Adult · 8 years

I am a very energetic, athletic, and especially very affectionate dog. Hyperactive, I have not yet experienced the tenderness and security of a loving home, and I need to learn what family life means. A dedicated space would be ideal for me: a large kennel, a garage or a cabin, with access to an enclosed outdoor area where I could expend my energy safely. This environment would allow me to channel my energy while gradually discovering the comfort and tranquility of a home. My future family will need to accompany me with patience and consistency to teach me how to manage my energy and the basics of training.

FR·Show original

Je suis un chien très dynamique, sportif et surtout très câlin. Hyperactif, je n’ai pas encore connu la douceur et la sécurité d’un foyer aimant, et j’ai besoin d’apprendre ce que signifie la vie de famille. Un espace dédié serait idéal pour moi : un grand box, un garage ou un chalet, avec un accès à un extérieur bien clôturé où je pourrais me dépenser en toute sécurité. Cet environnement me permettrait de canaliser mon énergie tout en découvrant progressivement le confort et la tranquillité d’un chez-moi. Ma future famille devra m’accompagner avec patience et cohérence pour m’apprendre à gérer mon énergie et les bases de l’éducation.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Besançon
Cared for by SPA de Besançon · FranceLearn about German Shorthaired Pointer

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Rox home

What you'll need for Rox 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 Rox

What life with Rox looks like

Rox is a adult german shorthaired pointer dog waiting at SPA de Besançon 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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rox, answered.

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