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SAOLA

Basset Hound · Female · Senior · 10 years

SAOLA arrived from the pound, and we know nothing about her past. She is a friendly elderly cat who loves to go for walks. She is looking for a family for her retirement. She gets along well with other cats and can live with respectful children.

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Saola nous arrive de la fourrière, nous ne connaissons donc pas son passé. C'est un mamie proche des humains, et toujours partante pour faire des balades. Elle recherche une famille pour sa retraite. Elle est sociable avec ses congénères et pourra vivre avec des enfants respectueux.

Size
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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
Living with SAOLA
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Bringing SAOLA home

What you'll need for SAOLA in week one.

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About SAOLA

What life with SAOLA looks like

SAOLA is a senior basset hound dog waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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.

Rennes, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting SAOLA, answered.

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