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Sherpa

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Sherpa is a young Malinois eager to learn. He’s obedient and knows the “sit” command. He loves playing games and will fetch the ball to keep the fun going. Enjoying walks, he walks nicely on a leash, remains attentive, and doesn’t hesitate to glance around during outings. Very close to people, he’s affectionate and responsive, and he’s also quite food-motivated. Adoption fee: €270, covering identification, neutering, first vaccination, and internal and external parasite treatments. Dogs to be tested, cats to be tested. Arrived at the shelter in July 2026. Size: medium. Click here for the pre-adoption questionnaire.

FR·Show original

Sherpa est un jeune malinois qui a soif d’apprendre, il est obéissant, connaissant le assis, il est joueur et ramène la balle pour continuer la partie. Appréciant les balades, il marche bien en laisse, est attentif, n’hésitant pas à jeter un coup d’œil durant la sortie. Proche de l’humain, il est affectueux et à l’écoute, il est également gourmand. Frais d’adoption 270€ comprenant l’identification, la castration, la primo vaccination, les antiparasitaires internes et externes chiens à tester Pas ok chats Arrivé au refuge en jullet 2026 Taille : moyen Cliquez ici, questionnaire de pré-adoption

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA du Gers
Living with Sherpa
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by SPA du Gers · FranceLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Sherpa home

What you'll need for Sherpa 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 Sherpa

What life with Sherpa looks like

Sherpa is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA du Gers in France.

An young 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.

France, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sherpa, answered.

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