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Labrador Retriever · Male · Young · 3 years

We rescued TAPAS from an upbringing where he lived in extremely difficult conditions. This past has unfortunately left him with significant physical scars, particularly in his hindquarters. TAPAS will continue to have mobility issues throughout his life, even though his condition has noticeably improved since his arrival at our shelter, thanks to the care and attention he receives daily. Despite this, TAPAS is a brave dog who is increasingly enjoying life and deserves to finally experience the warmth of a real home. He is slowly learning to interact with humans and is progressing at his own pace. Like his companions, TAPAS has never known life in a house. He will therefore need to learn everything that makes up the daily life of a family dog. His future home must also be aware that TAPAS will require veterinary follow-up and that a budget must be set aside to continue alleviating his suffering and providing him with the best possible quality of life.

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Nous avons recueilli Tapas dans un élevage où il vivait dans des conditions extrêmement difficiles. Ce passé lui a malheureusement laissé des séquelles physiques importantes, notamment au niveau de l’arrière-train. Tapas gardera à vie des problèmes de mobilité, même si depuis son arrivée au refuge, son état s’est nettement amélioré grâce aux soins et à l’attention qui lui sont apportés chaque jour. Malgré cela, Tapas est un chien courageux qui profite de plus en plus de la vie et qui mérite enfin de connaître la douceur d’un vrai foyer. Il découvre petit à petit les interactions avec l’humain et progresse chaque jour à son rythme. Comme ses compagnons, Tapas n’a jamais connu la vie dans une maison. Il devra donc apprendre tout ce qui fait le quotidien d’un chien de famille. Son futur foyer devra également être conscient que Tapas nécessitera un suivi vétérinaire et qu’un budget devra être prévu afin de continuer à le soulager et à lui offrir le meilleur confort de vie possible.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon
Shelter
SPA La Roche-sur-Yon
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Bringing TAPAS home

What you'll need for TAPAS 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 TAPAS

What life with TAPAS looks like

TAPAS is a young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA La Roche-sur-Yon in Roche Sur Yon.

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 TAPAS, answered.

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