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SHADOW

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

SHADOW (M) - 5 YEARS - Looking for adopters BLC W134005172 Adoptable in France - Characteristics Date of birth: 03/15/2021 Sex: Male Registered with LOF/LOSH/ISDS: No Handicaps: None Child compatibility: Yes Dog compatibility: Yes Cat compatibility: Yes Other compatibility: None CharacterShadow is a dog that his owner describes as "a loving dog". He is therefore very sociable with all humans but also with his peers and with cats. He accompanies his mistress on her horseback rides. He loves swimming and hiking. He is well educated and knows all the basic commands. After a divorce, his owner finds herself alone having to manage children, 2 dogs and cats in an apartment. She does not have enough time to offer them and prefers to entrust them to the association in order to find them a more suitable environment.Sought homean active, sporty family with children who are not too young because he is energetic. If this family has horses, he will be able to accompany him on a country ride.BLC works with a questionnaire, a home visit and an adoption contract.BorderlineCollie is a non-profit association. In order to continue our work of welcoming and rehabilitating Border Collies, we ask for a participation in the adoption fees for the dogs we relocate.Adoption Neutered/Spayed: No but will beNeutering: YesVaccination: YesIdentifier: 250269590510866Address: Brioude, FranceAdoption fee: €250Contact person: Brigitte Bonaldi via messengerEmail: Share on PinterestShare with your friendsYour NameYour EmailRecipient EmailEnter a MessageI read this article and found it very interesting, I think you might like it. This article is called "SHADOW (M) - 5 YEARS - Looking for adopters BLC W134005172 Adoptable in France -" and is located at the following address:

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Caractère: Shadow est un chien que sa propriétaire qualifie comme « un amour de chien ». il est donc très sociable avec tous les humains mais aussi avec ses congénères et avec les chats. Il accompagne sa maitresse dans ses balades à cheval. Il adore les baignades et les rando. Il est bien éduqué et connait tous les ordres de base. Son histoire: suite à un divorce sa propriétaire se retrouve seule à devoir gérer les enfants, 2 chiens et les chats dans un appartement. Elle n’a pas assez de temps à leur offrir et préfère les confier à l’association afin de leur trouver un environnement plus adapté. Le foyer idéal: une famille active, sportive , avec des enfants pas trop jeunes car il est énergique. si cette famille a des chevaux il pourra l’accompagner en balade à la campagneBLC travaille avec un questionnaire, une visite à domicile et un contrat d’adoption.BorderlineCollie est une association sans but lucratif. Afin de poursuivre notre travail d'accueil et de réadaptation des Border Collies, nous demandons une participation aux frais d'adoption pour les chiens que nous replaçons.

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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷borderlinecollie
Shelter
Border Line Collie
Living with SHADOW
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Border Line Collie · borderlinecollieLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing SHADOW home

What you'll need for SHADOW in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About SHADOW

What life with SHADOW looks like

SHADOW is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Border Line Collie in borderlinecollie.

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

borderlinecollie, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting SHADOW, answered.

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