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Spirou

Border Collie · Male · Senior · 10 years

– An elderly person who could no longer handle Spirou as just another border collie needs space, but also affection. Very athletic and responsive to training, he requires a family that can meet his needs. His significant stress leads to inappropriate behaviors towards vehicles and certain unusual situations. To find out how to sponsor me, click here!

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Rue des Belettes – 35400 Saint-Malo Du lundi au samedi 14h – 17h30 – 02 99 82 06 91 Personne âgée qui ne pouvait plus le gérer Spirou comme tout border collie a besoin d’espace, mais aussi d’affection. Très sportif et réceptif à l’éducation il lui faut une famille qui saura prendre en compte ses besoins. Son stress important le conduit à avoir des comportements inappropriés envers les véhicules et certaines situations inhabituelles Pour savoir comment me parrainer, cliquez ici ! SPA du Pays de Saint-MaloRefuge de BoudevilleRue des belettes35400 Saint-Malo02 99 82 06 91 La Brisardière35430 CHATEAUNEUFd’Ille et Vilaine02 23 15 07 09

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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Saint-Malo
Shelter
SPA du Pays de Saint-Malo
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Spirou home

What you'll need for Spirou 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 Spirou

What life with Spirou looks like

Spirou is a senior border collie dog waiting at SPA du Pays de Saint-Malo in Saint-Malo.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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.

Saint-Malo, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Spirou, answered.

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