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TAF

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

TAF, back at the shelter after 12 days since being adopted for 3 years; I am back at the shelter after several months of adoption and almost 3 years of shelter life; I returned due to my masters separating and no longer wanting to take care of me… 🙁 I am a handsome fellow, gentle with humans, endearing, affectionate, and playful, loving lots of cuddles, human presence, and treats. I am calm on walks but have a hard time with the heat! I am a bit of a scaredy-dog, so not a city dog who gets stressed by the noise and hustle of the city. I am looking for patient, gentle, and calm adopters (hopefully the last ones), without young children or other animals, and living in a quiet place. I will need to be monitored closely in the beginning because if I get scared, I can sometimes react, especially in the stressful environment of the shelter. In fact, I am much more relaxed outside of the shelter; I was a super dog when in foster care, with no particular flaws, I can even be alone without a problem; it just takes time to get to know me and to regain my trust. Come meet me, I still have all my love to give and I deserve the true happiness of a warm, calm, and gentle home life! Given my initial mistrust, several walks/visits to the shelter will be necessary before taking me home to create a first bond. This animal is not suitable for homes with young children. Note: this animal can be reactive.

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Taf, de retour au refuge depuis 15 jours après 3 ans de refuge Je m’appelle Taf, gentil toutou malheureusement de retour au refuge après plusieurs mois d’adoption et après presque 3 ans de refuge; je suis revenu pour cause de séparation de mes maîtres qui ne voulaient plus s’occuper de moi… 🙁 Je suis beau gosse, gentil avec l’humain, attachant, affectueux et joueur, aimant beaucoup les câlins, la présence humaine et les friandises. Je suis tranquille en balade mais j’ai du mal à supporter les grosses chaleurs ! Je ne suis un chien un peu peureux donc pas un chien de la ville qui me stresse avec ses bruits et son émulation. Je recherche des adoptants (les derniers j’espère) patients, doux et calmes, qui saurons me rassurer, sans enfant en bas âge ni d’autres animaux, et vivant au calme. Il faudra rester vigilent avec moi dans les premiers temps car si je prends peur je peux parfois me montrer un peu réactif, du moins dans le cadre stressant du refuge. En effet je suis beaucoup plus zen en dehors du refuge, j’étais un super chien quand j’étais en foyer, pas de défaut particulier, je sais même rester seul sans problème; il faut juste apprendre à me connaître et me laisser le temps d’entrer de nouveau en confiance. Venez me rencontrer, j’ai encore tout mon amour à donner et je mérite enfin le vrai bonheur d’une vie dans un foyer chaleureux, calme et doux ! Etant donné ma méfiance au départ, plusieurs balades/visites au refuge seront nécessaires avant de m’emmener à la maison, afin de créer un 1er lien.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Lagord
Shelter
SPA Lagord / La Rochelle
Cared for by SPA Lagord / La Rochelle · LagordLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing TAF home

What you'll need for TAF 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 TAF

What life with TAF looks like

TAF is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Lagord / La Rochelle in Lagord.

An young 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 TAF, answered.

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