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ULYSSE

Shih Tzu · Male · Senior · 10 years

Ulysses has just arrived at the shelter; we are still getting to know him. He is very friendly for now but will need sessions with a dog trainer. Come meet him!

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Ulysse vient tout juste d'arriver au refuge, nous apprenons encore à le connaître. Il se montre pour le moment très gentil mais aura besoin de séances avec un éducateur canin. Venez le rencontrer !

Size
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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
Bouguenais)
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Bringing ULYSSE home

What you'll need for ULYSSE in week one.

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    €35–45
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    Legal · EU

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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About ULYSSE

What life with ULYSSE looks like

ULYSSE is a senior shih tzu dog waiting at Bouguenais) in Nantes.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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 ULYSSE, answered.

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