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Ryder

Rottweiler · Male · Adult · 6 years

I arrived at the shelter following the death of my human. I grew up in a family with children and a dog who was already there when I arrived. Apart from him, I have never been in contact with other dogs, so I am quite reactive when I see my fellow dogs. I also don't appreciate cats. On the other hand, I am very sociable with humans and seem to enjoy contact with children. I lived in a garden without access to the house, but I would not be destructive. Having arrived at the shelter only recently, I am very calm, quite overwhelmed by my new surroundings. I am a powerful dog.

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Je suis arrivé au refuge à la suite du décès de mon humain. J’ai grandi dans une famille avec des enfants et un chien qui était déjà présent au moment où je suis arrivé. À part lui, je n’ai jamais été mis en contact avec d’autres chiens, ce qui fait que je suis assez réactif à la vue de mes congénères. Je n’apprécie pas non plus les chats. En revanche je suis très sociable avec les humains et semble apprécier le contact avec les enfants. Je vivais en jardin sans accès à la maison mais je ne serais pas destructeur. Arrivé au refuge depuis peu, je me montre très calme, assez impressionné par mon nouvel environnement. Je suis un chien puissant.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA Montélimar
Living with Ryder
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Montélimar · FranceLearn about Rottweiler →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ryder home

What you'll need for Ryder 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

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Ryder

What life with Ryder looks like

Ryder is a medium-sized adult rottweiler dog waiting at SPA Montélimar 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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

France, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ryder, answered.

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