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Adopt Tiper

Cocker Spaniel · Male · Senior · 11 years

Following a difficult past, Tiper remains wary of human hands. As with all dogs, it will need to be respected. He is an intelligent, gentle, and pleasant companion. He loves to please. Tiper enjoys vast, brushy expanses but loves swimming even more, often leaping into bodies of water. He is a sporting dog who benefits from it. Tiper will need to go out on a leash, as he is accustomed to and tolerates it well. He also engages in resource guarding. The key for adopting Tiper is … RESPECT. We will require an experienced adopter for Tiper, and multiple visits to the shelter will be mandatory. This animal must be handled with a muzzle.

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Suite à un passé difficile, Tiper reste méfiant vis à vis de la main. Comme pour tous les chiens, il faudra le respecter. C’est un chien intelligent, doux et agréable à vivre. Il aime faire plaisir. Tiper affectionne les grandes étendues broussailleuses mais encore plus il adore nager et n’hésite pas à sauter dans une étendue d’eau. C'est un sportif qui profite au refuge du parc d'agility avec un immense plaisir. Tiper devra sortir en muselière, il est habitué et la supporte très bien. Il fait également de la protection de ressources. Le maître mot pour l’adoption de Tiper est … LE RESPECT. Nous demanderons pour Tiper un adoptant expérimenté, plusieurs visites au refuge seront obligatoires. Evaluation comportementale : 3/4

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇫🇷Albi
Shelter
SPA Albi (Le Garric)
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Cared for by SPA Albi (Le Garric) · AlbiLearn about Cocker Spaniel

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Tiper home

What you'll need for Tiper in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Tiper

What life with Tiper looks like

Tiper is a senior cocker spaniel dog waiting at SPA Albi (Le Garric) in Albi.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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 Tiper, answered.

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