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Adopt Tyson

Border Collie · Male · Adult · 7 years

I am here for one last spotlight. Adopted and then returned for reasons that don't seem to match what I demonstrate at our shelter, I am in search of a responsible and gentle family. Standing tall, I would love a garden to stretch my long athlete's legs. Personality-wise, I am greedy, friendly, very cool on walks, and grateful to the human who knows to give me attention (avoid young children). I don't like the shelter; it's noisy, and we feel alone and lost here. Come and take me out of my stall; I dream of it every day and hope with each visit... I hope. But so far, it hasn't happened... but I believe in you. I believe in you deep in my heart. Together, life will be beautiful. Very beautiful...

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Je me présente à vous pour une ultime mise en lumière. Adopté puis revenu pour des raisons qui ne semblent pas vraiment correspondre à ce que je démontre au refuge, je suis en recherche d'une famille responsable et tendre. De haut gabarit, je souhaiterais un jardin pour dégourdir mes longues gambettes d'athlète. Côté caractère, suis gourmand, sympa, très cool en balade, reconnaissant à l'humain qui sait me donner de l'attention (on évitera les enfants en bas âge). J'aime pas le refuge ; ici c'est bruyant, on s'y sent seul et perdu. Venez me sortir de mon box ; j'en rêve tous les jours et à chaque visite, j'espère … j’espère. Mais à ce jour, elle n'a pas encore eu lieu ... mais je crois en vous. J’y crois tout au fond de mon cœur. Ensemble, la vie sera belle. Très belle...

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Piégon
Shelter
S.P.A Vauclusienne
Living with Tyson
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Cared for by S.P.A Vauclusienne · PiégonLearn about Border Collie

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Tyson home

What you'll need for Tyson 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 Tyson

What life with Tyson looks like

Tyson is a adult border collie dog waiting at S.P.A Vauclusienne in Piégon.

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 Tyson, answered.

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