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SCHUMY

Pointer · Male · Adult · 5 years

Schumy arrived at the shelter after his owner passed away. We don't know much about him or his background. At the shelter, Schumy is a ball of energy - he's lively and dynamic. Behind his Apollo physique is an athletic dog who needs to expend his energy. He's affectionate and gentle but has trouble staying still. He recently injured himself at the shelter, but was exemplary in caring for his paw. A good fence is essential, but most importantly, a very present family because he loves company and struggles with being alone.

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Schumy est arrivé au refuge suite au décès de son propriétaire. Nous ne connaissons pas grand chose sur lui ni sur son passif. Au refuge Schumy c'est une boule d'énergie , il est vif et dynamique . Sous ce physique d'Apollon se cache un chien sportif qui aura besoin de se dépenser . Il est affectueux et doux mais a du mal à rester en place. Il s'est blessé il y a peu au refuge ,il a été exemplaire pour le soigner à la patte. Une bonne clôture est indispensable mais surtout une famille très présente car il aime la compagnie et supporte difficilement d'être seul.

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Cherbourg
Shelter
SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin)
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing SCHUMY home

What you'll need for SCHUMY in week one.

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    €35–45
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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About SCHUMY

What life with SCHUMY looks like

SCHUMY is a adult pointer dog waiting at SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) in Cherbourg.

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.

Cherbourg, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting SCHUMY, answered.

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