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TICKO

Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 8 years

Our wonderful TICKO arrived with us after already one year in a shelter. He is therefore once again in search of a gentle and compassionate family able to take him in for life! He is very human-friendly but will need time to trust strangers. He gets along well with other animals of the same species, provided they are properly introduced, and we do not know how he gets along with cats. A placement outside the city center will be requested so that TICKO can evolve peacefully. Indeed, work on reactivity is to be expected, but Mr. TICKO is making beautiful progress with consistent support. He is a very intelligent dog who just wants to learn. Come give him his chance! We invite you to fill out the commitment and knowledge form before meeting him at the shelter. All adoptions must be preceded by a meeting with all members of the household at the shelter.

FR·Show original

Notre merveilleux Ticko est arrivé chez nous après déjà un an de refuge. Il est donc de nouveau à la recherche d'une famille douce et bienveillante en mesure de l'assumer pour la vie ! C'est un chien très proche de l'humain mais qui aura besoin de temps pour pouvoir faire confiance à des inconnus. En effet, un travail sur la réactivité est à prévoir mais monsieur fait de beau progrès avec un accompagnement cohérent. C'est un chien très intelligent qui ne demande qu'à apprendre. Venez lui donner sa chance !

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Pornic
Shelter
SPA Pornic
Living with TICKO
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Pornic · PornicLearn about Labrador Retriever

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing TICKO home

What you'll need for TICKO in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 TICKO

What life with TICKO looks like

TICKO is a large adult labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA Pornic in Pornic.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Needs work on reactivity, requires patient and consistent training

🇫🇷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.

Pornic, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting TICKO, answered.

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