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SANTA

Border Collie · Male · Adult · 4 years

Santa is a beautiful, dynamic dog who loves to play. Uncomfortable with new people, he needs to be reassured gently and kindly in order to trust. Santa then becomes very affectionate, and asks for interactions with humans. Santa also has his own little character and tends to act like a little boss with other dogs; he can live with another dog provided that they are introduced properly.

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Santa est un beau loulou dynamique qui adore jouer. Peu à l’aise devant de nouvelles têtes, il a besoin d’être rassuré avec douceur et bienveillance pour accorder sa confiance. Santa s’avère alors très affectueux , et en demande d’interactions avec l’humain. Santa a aussi son petit caractère et a tendance à jouer les petits chefs avec les autres chiens; il pourra cohabiter avec un autre chien sous réserve de présentation.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Torreilles
Shelter
SPA Torreilles
Living with SANTA
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing SANTA home

What you'll need for SANTA 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 SANTA

What life with SANTA looks like

SANTA is a adult border collie dog waiting at SPA Torreilles in Torreilles.

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.

Torreilles, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting SANTA, answered.

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