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American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Young · 3 years

Tongo is a lively young dog, very close to people, playful and always up for cuddles! He loves sharing moments of companionship and showing affection to those he likes. His relationships with other animals of the same species will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on their temperaments and supervised introductions. To continue his learning and channel his energy, his future family will need to be accompanied by a trainer, in order to provide him with a clear and caring environment. Being a category 2 dog, adoption will necessarily require a possession permit.

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Tongo est un jeune loulou plein de vie, très proche de l’Homme, joueur et toujours partant pour des câlins ! Il adore partager des moments de complicité et se montrer affectueux avec ceux qu’il apprécie. Ses ententes avec ses congénères à quatre pattes se feront au cas par cas, selon les tempéraments et les présentations encadrées. Pour continuer son apprentissage et canaliser son énergie, sa future famille devra se faire accompagner par un éducateur, afin de lui offrir un cadre clair et bienveillant. Étant un chien de catégorie 2, l’adoption nécessitera obligatoirement un permis de détention.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Besançon
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Cared for by SPA de Besançon · FranceLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Tongo home

What you'll need for Tongo 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 Tongo

What life with Tongo looks like

Tongo is a young adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at SPA de Besançon in France.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tongo, answered.

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