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Star

Male · Adult · 5 years

Star is a very timid and reserved little dog who needs time to get to know his environment and earn his trust. Once he feels safe, he will gradually reveal himself and form a strong bond with his future family. It seems he is social with other dogs of the same species, but further tests will be necessary to confirm his compatibility. This cuddly dog came from a shelter and now deserves a patient, kind, and willing home that is ready to give him a second chance.

FR·Show original

Tsar est un toutou très craintif et réservé qui a besoin de temps pour apprendre à connaître son environnement et accorder sa confiance. Une fois en sécurité, il pourra progressivement se révéler et créer un lien fort avec sa future famille. Il semblerait qu’il soit sociable avec ses congénères, mais des tests seront à prévoir pour confirmer ses ententes. Ce doudou arrivé de fourrière et mérite désormais de trouver un foyer patient, bienveillant et prêt à lui offrir une seconde chance.

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Albi
Shelter
SPA Albi (Le Garric)
Cared for by SPA Albi (Le Garric) · Albi
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Star home

What you'll need for Star 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 Star

What life with Star looks like

Star is a adult dog waiting at SPA Albi (Le Garric) in Albi.

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.

Albi, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Star, answered.

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