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Adopt RUNNER

Male · 2 years

RUNNER is a true miracle. Hit on the Rennes ring road, he wandered for several weeks with a serious injury to his leg. Since being taken in and treated, he is now ready to find his new family. RUNNER is a very fearful dog. For now, outdoor outings are very complicated for him. As a result, he is not yet housebroken and must be adopted in a home with a securely fenced yard. RUNNER is very sociable with other dogs of the same species. He will need to be adopted with one or more young, well-adjusted dogs. He seeks patient and compassionate adopters who will accompany him throughout his life. RUNNER will not be placed with children who might frighten him. RUNNER is in SOS because he lost one of his legs in the accident.

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Runner est un véritable miraculé. Percuté sur la rocade rennaise, il a ensuite erré pendant plusieurs semaines avec une grave blessure à la patte. Pris en charge et soigné depuis, il est aujourd'hui prêt à trouver sa nouvelle famille. Runner est un chien très craintif. Pour le moment, les sorties en extérieures sont très compliquées pour lui. De ce fait, il n'est pas encore propre et devra être adopté impérativement en maison avec un jardin clos. Runner est très sociable avec ses congénères. Il devra d'ailleurs être adopté avec un ou plusieurs chiens, assez jeunes et bien dans leurs pattes. Il recherche des adoptants patients et bienveillants, partant pour l'accompagner tout au long de sa vie. Runner ne sera pas placé avec des enfants qui pourraient l'effrayer. Runner est en SOS car il a perdu l'une de ses pattes lors de son accident.

Size
Medium
Age
2 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
Living with RUNNER
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Rennes · Rennes

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing RUNNER home

What you'll need for RUNNER 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 RUNNER

What life with RUNNER looks like

RUNNER is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

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.

Note from the shelter: Missing one leg due to accident, requires house with fenced garden, not house-trained, needs companion dogs

🇫🇷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 RUNNER, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about RUNNER?
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 RUNNER on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt RUNNER 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 RUNNER 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 RUNNER 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 RUNNER 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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