Female · Adult · 4 years
Tess was born on April 1, 2014. She comes from Guadeloupe and is calm, kind and friendly. We don't know her past. There are no issues with humans, however she has not yet been tested with other animals.
Listed 6 months ago
Hand-picked · prices indicative
Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.
First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.
Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.
Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.
Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.
Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.
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TESS is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Vallerargues) in Ales.
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.
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.
Ales, France — browse more dogs in France.
