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STYL

Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 5 years

Styl was seized from a rather unscrupulous breeding facility where he lived among many other dogs, used for breeding. After several months in temporary care, Styl has now discovered a new world. He is a dog who still has a lot to learn about family life and human interaction. Upon his arrival, he was very fearful and still feels uncomfortable with human interactions. Styl is in need of extremely patient, gentle, and respectful adopters who can give him the time he needs to reveal himself at his own pace. He seems sociable with other dogs of the same species, but we do not yet know how he gets along with cats. A placement with young children will not be considered. Due to his past, Styl also suffers from pad issues (pododermatitis), which is why he is in SOS placement. Styl will need a understanding and compassionate home willing to finally offer him the security and gentleness he has never known.

FR·Show original

Styl a été saisi dans un élevage peu scrupuleux où il vivait parmi de très nombreux autres chiens, utilisé pour la reproduction. Après plusieurs mois en réquisition, Styl découvre aujourd’hui un nouveau monde. C’est un chien qui a encore tout à apprendre de la vie de famille et du contact avec l’humain. Très craintif à son arrivée, il reste encore mal à l’aise avec les interactions humaines. Styl recherche des adoptants extrêmement patients, doux et respectueux, capables de lui laisser le temps nécessaire pour se révéler à son rythme. Il ne semble pas très à l'aise avec les chats. Styl peut s'entendre avec certains de ses congénères, un placement avec ces derniers sera à voir au cas par cas. Un placement avec de jeunes enfants ne sera pas envisagé. Il devra être placé dans un environnement calme en dehors des pleines villes. Styl aura besoin d’un foyer compréhensif et bienveillant, prêt à lui offrir enfin la sécurité et la douceur qu’il n’a jamais connues.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇫🇷Rennes

Shelter

SPA Rennes

Living with STYL

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing STYL home

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About STYL

What life with STYL looks like

STYL is an adult labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting STYL, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about STYL?: 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 STYL on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt STYL 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is STYL 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 STYL 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 STYL 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.