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RYCO

Australian Shepherd · Male · Adult · 5 years

RYCO arrives from the pound, and we know nothing about its past. RYCO needs time to build a bond with its humans. It is an independent dog who doesn't appreciate being constrained; it will need patient humans who can respect its limits and guide it gently. RYCO enjoys walks on a leash to burn off energy. It must live in a home without children. Its interactions with other animals are still to be determined. This animal is not suitable for homes with young children.

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Ryco nous arrive de fourrière, nous ne connaissons donc rien de son passé. Ryco a besoin pour créer du lien avec son humains. C'est un chien indépendant qui n'apprécie pas la contrainte, il aura besoin d'humains patients qui sauront respecter ses limites et le guider en douceur. Ryco apprécie les balades en longe pour se dépenser. Il devra vivre en maison sans enfants. Ses ententes avec les autres animaux sont encore à tester.

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Tours
Shelter
SPA Tours (Luynes)
Living with RYCO
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Bringing RYCO home

What you'll need for RYCO in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About RYCO

What life with RYCO looks like

RYCO is a adult australian shepherd dog waiting at SPA Tours (Luynes) in Tours.

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 RYCO, answered.

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