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Rhodesian Ridgeback · Male · Adult · 7 years

STARKY is this kind of dog who looks at you as if you were the whole world to him. Very gentle, incredibly affectionate, and very close to humans, he has spent 5 long years in the our shelter... 5 years waiting for someone to choose him. Despite this past, STARKY has not lost any of his gentleness or desire to love. He adores human contact, tender moments, and shared caresses in simplicity. He is a social, endearing dog who forms a strong bond with those who take the time to get to know him. STARKY does not like constraints; he needs respect, gentleness, and a relationship based on trust. Once reassured, he shows deep loyalty and affection. No other dogs or cats. STARKY will therefore have to be the only animal in the household, to thrive fully and build an exclusive relationship with his family.

Read original (fr)

Starky, c’est ce genre de chien qui vous regarde comme si vous étiez tout son monde. D’une grande gentillesse, incroyablement câlin et très proche de l’humain, il a pourtant passé 5 longues années en refuge… 5 ans à attendre qu’on le choisisse. Malgré ce passé, Starky n’a rien perdu de sa douceur ni de son envie d’aimer. Il adore le contact humain, les moments de tendresse, les caresses partagées en toute simplicité. C’est un chien sociable, attachant, qui crée un lien fort avec les personnes qui prennent le temps de le connaître. Starky n’aime pas la contrainte : il a besoin de respect, de douceur et d’une relation basée sur la confiance. Une fois rassuré, il se montre profondément loyal et affectueux. Pas OK chiens et chats. Starky devra donc être le seul animal du foyer, afin de s’épanouir pleinement et de construire une relation exclusive avec sa famille.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
Living with STARKY
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by SPA Vichy (Brugheas) · VichyLearn about Rhodesian Ridgeback

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing STARKY home

What you'll need for STARKY 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 STARKY

What life with STARKY looks like

STARKY is a adult rhodesian ridgeback dog waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting STARKY, answered.

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