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Sako

Border Collie · Male

Sako Sako arrived at the shelter because he was found roaming in the commune of Bourg Lastic. He is very fearful and will need a lot of time before revealing himself. A calm, loving, and patient home will be necessary to help him progress. A home with another dog would be necessary for adoption consideration. We do not know his compatibility with cats.

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SAKO SAKO est arrivé au refuge car il a été trouvé en divagation sur la commune de Bourg Lastic. Il se montre très peureux, il aura besoin de beaucoup de temps avant de se révéler. Un foyer calme, aimant et patient sera nécessaire pour l’aider à progresser. Un foyer avec un autre chien sera nécessaire pour envisager son adoption. Nous ne connaissons pas son entente avec les chats.

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🇫🇷Clermont-Ferrand
Shelter
APA63 Clermont-Ferrand
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Sako home

What you'll need for Sako in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Sako

What life with Sako looks like

Sako is a adult border collie dog waiting at APA63 Clermont-Ferrand in Clermont-Ferrand.

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.

Clermont-Ferrand, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sako, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sako?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APA63 Clermont-Ferrand handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Sako on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sako if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 Sako 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 Sako 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 APA63 Clermont-Ferrand early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sako 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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