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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

TOMY is a gentle and affectionate dog who adores human contact. He finally discovers the joy of walks and petting, which he savors fully at every moment. He will be happy in a home without other animals, where he can feel safe and be fully loved. TOMY dreams of a calm and kindly home, where he can share all his gentleness. With patience and lots of love, he will become a loyal and deeply endearing companion. This animal needs to be the only pet in the home.

Read original (fr)

Tomy est un chien tendre et affectueux, qui adore le contact humain. Il découvre enfin le plaisir des balades et des caresses, qu’il savoure pleinement à chaque instant. Il sera heureux dans un foyer sans autres animaux, où il pourra se sentir en sécurité et être pleinement aimé. Tomy rêve d’un foyer calme et bienveillant, où il pourra partager toute sa douceur. Avec de la patience et beaucoup d’amour, il deviendra un compagnon loyal et profondément attachant.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
Living with TOMY
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Vichy (Brugheas) · VichyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing TOMY home

What you'll need for TOMY 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 TOMY

What life with TOMY looks like

TOMY is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

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 a calm, patient home without other animals where he can feel secure

🇫🇷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 TOMY, answered.

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