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SAX

Male · Adult · 5 years

Sax is not just looking for a home. He's looking for a real presence. Sax is a deeply attached Boxer who loves human interaction. Calm, affectionate and very cuddly, he enjoys being close to others and easily shares his affection. 🐾 On walks: pleasant on a leash, good approaches with other dogs. Can get excited quickly during play. 🏠 At home: doesn't like to be alone, can open doors and jump when excited. ⚠️ Important note: Sax can jump up to 4 feet without a running start. Extremely secure garden is essential. Cats: ❌ not compatible. Chickens: avoid. He is looking for: ✔️ A very present family ✔️ A stable and consistent environment ✔️ People ready to invest in him Sax is an affectionate, sociable dog who loves humans and deserves a family that can offer him time, presence and lots of love... for life 💞 📍 Foster home in Portsall If you think you're the right match for what Sax is looking for, contact us by email (and only by email) at the following address:

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À L'ADOPTION 🐾 Sax ne cherche pas juste une maison. Il cherche une vraie présence. Sax est un Boxer profondément attaché à l’humain. Calme, affectueux et très câlin, il aime être au contact et partage facilement son affection. 🐾 En balade : agréable en laisse, bonnes approches avec les autres chiens. Peut monter vite en excitation dans le jeu. 🏠 À la maison : n’aime pas rester seul, peut ouvrir les portes et sauter lorsqu’il est excité. ⚠️ Point important : Sax peut sauter jusqu’à 1m40 sans élan. Jardin extrêmement sécurisé indispensable. Chats : ❌ non compatibles. Poules : à éviter. Il recherche : ✔️ Une famille très présente ✔️ Un cadre stable et cohérent ✔️ Des personnes prêtes à s’investir Sax est un chien attachant, sociable et très proche de l’humain, qui mérite une famille prête à lui offrir du temps, de la présence et beaucoup d’amour… pour la vie 💞 📍 En famille d’accueil à Portsall Si vous pensez correspondre à ce que Sax recherche, contactez-nous par mail (et uniquement par mail) à l’adresse suivante :

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
La Patte sur le Cœur BZH
Living with SAX
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Cared for by La Patte sur le Cœur BZH · France
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing SAX home

What you'll need for SAX 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

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    €20–35

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About SAX

What life with SAX looks like

SAX is a adult dog waiting at La Patte sur le Cœur BZH 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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting SAX, answered.

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