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Smocky

Mixed Breed · Male

Smocky is a shy dog looking for kind adopters who will help him gain confidence so he can reveal his personality. Curious and food-motivated, he approaches humans when given treats. Having another balanced dog in his future family would be a real advantage so he can overcome his shyness and thrive with a well-adjusted companion. Smocky still has a lot to learn, but deserves to discover the joys of family life. Share this page on Facebook or X-Twitter Adopt a dog: SMOCKY, 5-year-old male BERGER dog

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Smocky est un chien timide à la recherche d'adoptants bienveillants qui sauront le mettre en confiance afin qu'il révèle son caractère. Curieux, c'est un gourmand qui s'approche de l'humain quand on le motive avec quelques friandises. Un autre chien équilibré dans sa future famille serait un vrai avantage afin qu'il puisse surmonter sa timidité et s'épanouir auprès d'un congénère bien dans ses pattes. Smocky a encore beaucoup à apprendre, mais mérite de découvrir les joies de la vie de famille. Partager cette page sur facebook ou X-twitter Adopter un chien : SMOCKY, chien BERGER male de 5 ans

Size
Small
Age
—
Location
🇫🇷Paris
Shelter
Fondation Brigitte Bardot
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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Smocky home

What you'll need for Smocky 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 Smocky

What life with Smocky looks like

Smocky is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fondation Brigitte Bardot in Paris.

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.

Paris, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Smocky, answered.

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