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Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 4 years

TCHO is an energetic and joyful dog who just wants to learn. While his education still needs some refinement with a bit of patience, his extremely friendly and cheerful personality makes him a very endearing companion on a daily basis. As autonomous and dynamic as he is, he will thrive fully in an active home that can meet his physical exercise and interaction needs. A stimulating environment will be ideal for channeling his wonderful enthusiasm and perfecting his good manners alongside his future family.

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TCHO est un chien débordant d'énergie et de joie de vivre qui ne demande qu'à apprendre. Si son éducation reste à parfaire avec un peu de patience, son caractère extrêmement sympathique et jovial en fait un compagnon très attachant au quotidien. Aussi autonome que dynamique, il s'épanouira pleinement dans un foyer actif capable de combler ses besoins de dépense physique et d'interactions. Un environnement stimulant sera idéal pour canaliser son bel enthousiasme et parfaire ses bonnes manières aux côtés de sa future famille.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing TCHO home

What you'll need for TCHO 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

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    €20–35

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About TCHO

What life with TCHO looks like

TCHO is a adult labrador retriever 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.

Vichy, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting TCHO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about TCHO?
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 TCHO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt TCHO 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 TCHO 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 TCHO 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 TCHO 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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