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SHAPPY

Labrador Retriever · Female · Adult · 4 years

SHAPPY is a gentle Labrador with a sensitive temperament. Very fearful of the unknown, she will need time, patience, and kindness to build trust in her new environment. Affectionate and loving, she reveals her sweetness once she feels secure. Very attached to SHAPPY, her faithful companion, she finds in her a precious anchor that helps her feel safe. They are looking for a calm and loving home, ready to accompany them on this new journey.

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Shappy est une douce Labrador au caractère sensible. Très craintive face à l’inconnu, elle aura besoin de temps, de patience et de bienveillance pour prendre confiance dans son nouvel environnement. Gourmande et affectueuse, elle révèle toute sa douceur une fois rassurée. Très attachée à Polly, sa fidèle compagne, elle trouve auprès d’elle un repère précieux qui l’aide à se sentir en sécurité. Elles recherchent une famille calme et aimante, prête à les accompagner dans cette nouvelle aventure.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
Bouguenais)
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Bringing SHAPPY home

What you'll need for SHAPPY 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About SHAPPY

What life with SHAPPY looks like

SHAPPY is a adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Bouguenais) in Nantes.

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 SHAPPY, answered.

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