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Saro

Pointer · Male · Senior · 9 years

Malgré un passé de maltraitance, Saro a gardé foi en l'humain et montre une résilience incroyable. Saro est débordant d’énergie et d’affection. Il aime les longues promenades dans la nature et se réjouira de découvrir de nouveaux horizons avec vous. Son côté affectueux le rend craquant, il aime se pelotonner contre la personne qui l’accompagne et apprécie chaque moment passé en sa compagnie. Il adore qu'on s'occupe de lui et n'attend que de partager des moments de tendresse et des câlins avec petits et grands. Un peu d’éducation sera à prévoir pour ce chien dynamique et affectueux, qui mérite une seconde chance et une famille aimante. Surtout pas de chats ni de poules pour cet ancien chasseur.

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Refuge Les Amis des Bêtes
Cared for by Refuge Les Amis des Bêtes · FranceLearn about Pointer →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Saro home

What you'll need for Saro in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Saro

What life with Saro looks like

Saro is a senior pointer dog waiting at Refuge Les Amis des Bêtes in France.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

France, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Saro, answered.

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