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SOFIA

Labrador Retriever · Female · Adult · 4 years

SOFIA is a lovely 4.5-year-old Labrador who will need time to build her trust, but with patience, gentleness, and kindness, she will gradually reveal her true personality. Once comfortable, she will be dynamic and playful. Still reserved, she has the whole world to discover gently. Video SOFIA :

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Sofia est une adorable labrador de 4,5 ans qui aura besoin de temps pour accorder sa confiance mais avec de la patience, de la douceur et de la bienveillance, elle révèlera progressivement sa véritable personnalité. Une fois à l'aise, elle se montrera dynamique et joueuse. Encore sur la réserve elle aura le monde a découvrir entièrement en douceur. Vidéo Sofia :

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Redon
Shelter
SPA Redon
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Bringing SOFIA home

What you'll need for SOFIA 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 SOFIA

What life with SOFIA looks like

SOFIA is a adult labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA Redon in Redon.

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.

Redon, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting SOFIA, answered.

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