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SHELBY CHAO

Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 5 years

The handsome Shelby has just arrived at the our shelter, coming from a life on a chain. He was watching over a garage. We don't know if he's familiar with indoor life. His adopters will need to be patient and understanding. Shelby is friendly with the entire team; he's touching and dynamic! Shelby seems playful and a bit rough around the edges! Shelby lived with another dog and would therefore be social with other animals of the same species. We don't know how he gets along with cats. Tests can be arranged at the shelter upon request.

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Le beau Shelby est arrivé au refuge suite à une vie à l'attache. Il surveillait un garage. Nous ne savons pas s'il connait la vie en intérieur. Il faudra que ses adoptants fassent preuve de patience et de compréhension. Shelby est avenant avec l'ensemble de l'équipe, il est touchant et dynamique ! Shelby semble joueur et un peu brute ! Shelby aurait vécu avec un autre chien et serait donc sociable avec ses congénères. Nous ne connaissons pas ses ententes avec les chats. Des tests pourront être fait sur demande au refuge. Shelby sera adoptable après avoir vu notre vétérinaire mais vous pouvez d'ores et déjà venir le rencontrer au refuge dans les

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Chamarande
Shelter
SPA Chamarande
Living with SHELBY CHAO
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Chamarande · ChamarandeLearn about Labrador Retriever →
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing SHELBY CHAO home

What you'll need for SHELBY CHAO in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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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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About SHELBY CHAO

What life with SHELBY CHAO looks like

SHELBY CHAO is a large adult labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA Chamarande in Chamarande.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Previously lived chained outside guarding a garage, unfamiliar with indoor life, needs patient adopters

🇫🇷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.

Chamarande, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting SHELBY CHAO, answered.

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