How do I contact the shelter about TOM?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA de Basse-Normandie handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw TOM on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt TOM if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA de Basse-Normandie 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 TOM 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 TOM 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 de Basse-Normandie early rather than rehoming privately; they know TOM 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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TOM

Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 4 years

Male castrated by implant (definitive castration not possible) x Labrador Born on 01.07.2022 Identified by microchip Tom was transferred to us on 20.07.2022 by another shelter. He was rescued from abuse and lived with other dogs in an unsanitary housing. He is a bit shy when he doesn't know you, but cuddly afterwards. You may have already seen Tom at the adoption in early August, we had removed him from our networks because his castration had not gone well. He had a reaction to the anesthesia, and the veterinarians had to resuscitate him before they could even perform the surgery. His recovery was difficult, he had to stay in a coma for a few days, because he couldn't see, walk or eat. He regained his strength and was able to leave the coma and hospitalization, but still showed signs of ataxia. Tom is a warrior, and he is getting better and better, he almost no longer shows any problems. However, we do not want to take the risk of anesthetizing him again, so we had him implanted, which will need to be changed regularly by his adopters (or they are free to take the risk of putting him to sleep again)

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Mâle castré par implant (castration définitive non réalisable)x LabradorNé le 01.07.2022Identifié par puce TOM nous a été transféré le 20.07.2026 par un autre refuge. Il avait été récupéré pour mauvais traitement, il vivait avec d’autres chiens enfermés dans un logement insalubre. C’est un chien un peu timide quand il ne connaît pas, mais câlin ensuite. Vous avez peut-être déjà vu Tom a l’adoption début août, nous l’avions retiré de nos réseaux car sa castration c’est mal passée. Il a fait une réaction à l’anesthésie, et les vétérinaires ont dû le réanimer avant même d’avoir pu effectuer la chirurgie. Son réveil s’est mal passé, il a dû rester quelques jours dans le coma, car il ne voyait pas, ne marchait pas et ne mangeait pas. Il a repris des forces, et a pu sortir du coma et d’hospitalisation mais il montrait toujours des signes d’ataxie. Tom est un warrior, et il va de mieux en mieux, il ne présente quasiment plus aucun trouble. Néanmoins, nous ne voulons pas reprendre le risque de l’anesthésier de nouveau, nous lui avons donc fait poser un implant, qui sera à faire changer régulièrement par ses adoptants (ou libre a eux de reprendre le risque de le faire endormir de nouveau) –

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇫🇷Verson

Shelter

SPA de Basse-Normandie

Living with TOM

✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs

Cared for by SPA de Basse-Normandie · Verson Learn about Labrador Retriever →

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About TOM

What life with TOM looks like

TOM is a adult labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA de Basse-Normandie in Verson.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting TOM, answered.

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