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TOBBY

Labrador Retriever · Male · Young · 3 years

Tobby is a lovely, energetic, playful, and affectionate dog. Having been separated from his owner due to serious health issues, Tobby is a bit lost at the shelter and needs a fresh start. A calm and stable environment will be necessary for his well-being. Tobby is a very active dog and will need regular physical and mental activities. Training is needed to improve his interactions with other dogs. Tobby is good with children, but will not be able to share his home with other pets.

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Tobby est un adorable chien, dynamique, joueur, affectueux. Ayant été séparé de son humain à cause de gros problèmes de santé, Tobby est un peu perdu au refuge et a besoin d'un nouveau départ. Un environnement calme et stable sera nécessaire pour son bien-être. Tobby est un chien très actif et aura besoin d'activités physiques et mentales régulières. Un travail d'éducation est à poursuivre pour son entente avec ses congénères. Tobby est ok enfants, mais ne pourra pas partager son foyer avec d'autres animaux.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Troyes
Shelter
SPA Troyes
Living with TOBBY
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Troyes · TroyesLearn about Labrador Retriever →
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing TOBBY home

What you'll need for TOBBY 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 TOBBY

What life with TOBBY looks like

TOBBY is a young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA Troyes in Troyes.

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.

Troyes, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting TOBBY, answered.

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