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SHY

Female · Young · 3 years

A female dog arrives from a shelter with an unknown past. She is compatible with other dogs. This particularly shy dog needs time to gain confidence. With patience and gentleness, she will become a loyal and affectionate companion. A calm environment would be ideal for her. The presence of another dog in the household will greatly help this dog thrive. We invite you to fill out the commitment and knowledge certificate before coming to meet her.

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Chienne qui nous arrives de fourrière au passé inconnu .ok congénères. Ce chien particulièrement timide a besoin de temps pour gagner en confiance. Avec de la patience et de la douceur, il deviendra un compagnon loyal et affectueux. Un environnement calme serait idéal pour lui. La présence d’un chien dans le foyer aidera grandement ce chien à s’épanouir. Nous vous invitons à remplir le certificat d'engagement et de connaissance avant de venir à sa

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Ales
Shelter
Vallerargues)
Cared for by Vallerargues) · Ales
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing SHY home

What you'll need for SHY 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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About SHY

What life with SHY looks like

SHY is a young adult dog waiting at Vallerargues) in Ales.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting SHY, answered.

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