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Adopt SNOW

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

SNOW is a splendid Pyrenees mountain cross who has arrived from abandonment with his companion Shadow. SNOW is very friendly with humans, calm and affectionate. He will always be up for beautiful walks or cuddle sessions. SNOW is social with other animals of the same species and we do not know his relations with cats but a test can be performed at the shelter. SNOW can live with respectful children who are not afraid of his large size. SNOW can live in a house or an apartment.

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Snow est un splendide croisé montagne des Pyrénées qui nous arrive d'abandon avec son compagnon Shadow. Snow est un très chouette avec l'humain, calme et câlin. Il sera toujours partant pour de belles balades ou bien des séances câlin. Snow est sociable avec ses congénères et nous ne connaissons pas ses ententes avec les chats mais un test pourra être effectué au refuge. Snow pourra vivre avec des enfants respectueux et qui n'auront pas peur de sa grande taille. Snow pourra vivre en maison ou en appartement.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
Living with SNOW
  • Good with kids
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Bringing SNOW home

What you'll need for SNOW 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
    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 SNOW

What life with SNOW looks like

SNOW is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

An young 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.

🇫🇷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 SNOW, answered.

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