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German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 4 years

SHERLOCK adorable German Shepherd, arrived at our shelter after a stay at the pound. Very affectionate and close to humans, SHERLOCK is a dog that needs attention and a reassuring presence every day. Life at the shelter is particularly difficult for him: confinement stresses him immensely. Despite this, he remains a dog full of qualities who just wants to find a calm and secure environment. He is also an excellent guard dog, attentive to his surroundings and protective. During a first family experience, SHERLOCK showed that he is housebroken and does not cause damage. With patience, gentleness, and lots of affection, he will reveal his full potential as a faithful and loving companion. SHERLOCK deserves today a real second chance with people ready to offer him the stability and love he has been waiting for so long. So it's to happiness!? Note: The placeholder `our area` was not used in the original text, so it is not included in the translation.

Read original (fr)

SHERLOCK adorable Berger Allemand, est arrivé au refuge après un passage en fourrière. Très attachant et proche de l’humain, SHERLOCK est un chien qui a besoin d’attention et d’une présence rassurante au quotidien. La vie en refuge est particulièrement difficile pour lui : l’enfermement le stressent énormément. Malgré cela, il reste un chien plein de qualités qui ne demande qu’à retrouver un environnement calme et sécurisant. C’est également un très bon chien de garde, attentif à son environnement et protecteur. Lors d’une première expérience en famille, SHERLOCK a montré qu’il était propre en maison et qu’il ne faisait pas de dégâts. Avec de la patience, de la douceur et beaucoup d’affection, il saura révéler tout son potentiel de compagnon fidèle et aimant. SHERLOCK mérite aujourd’hui une vraie seconde chance auprès de personnes prêtes à lui offrir la stabilité et l’amour qu’il attend depuis si longtemps. Alors c'est chez le bonheur !?

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
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Shelter
SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque)
Living with SHERLOCK
  • House-trained
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing SHERLOCK home

What you'll need for SHERLOCK in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 SHERLOCK

What life with SHERLOCK looks like

SHERLOCK is a adult german shepherd dog waiting at SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque).

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 SHERLOCK, answered.

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