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Bull Terrier · Male · Young · 3 years

Past: Born at the shelter; 1 abandonment due to divorce November 2023; 2nd abandonment due to incompatibility with the family's cats and dogs after several months. My character: playful; full of strength; kind; continued to be trained; a runaway; strong-willed; extremely cuddly and gentle. Size: large 30.35 kg. Osteopathy May 24: needed because of some blockages. Nickname since birth: lardon, first of his litter of 9, born at the shelter. My name is Ulysse, and my life has nothing to do with that of a hero. I started my life at the shelter with my mom and surrounded by 8 brothers and sisters, it was carefree, I had to make my place, but I had a little advantage, I was the strongest in the group so they gently called me "lardon". One day, when I was old enough to leave my mom, a family came to get me, it was the beginning of a family life. It seemed happy, but unfortunately it wasn't the right one, and in November 2023 I was back at the shelter. A glimmer of hope for me early 2024, a family showed interest in me with two other friends, a little human, and cats. But there, after several months spent with them, nothing went well with my fellow animals of the same species and the family's cats, and I was back at the shelter again. 😢 I am a little over a year old and have already experienced 2 abandonments, I don't belong in a shelter, my place is in a family, preferably the only dog to be spoiled and for life to be calmer (FINALLY). So if my story and my sad look touched you, come quickly and find me in my small cage. Ulysse in live Our shelter's pup Breed Story: 22 to 38 kg for 45 to 55 cm; lifespan 10 / 14 years; gladiator; good hunter; affectionate; stubborn; courageous; unlimited attachment; not solitary; needs presence.

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Passé: Né au refuge ; 1 abandon suite divorce nov 2023 ; 2eme abandon incompatibilité avec chats et chiens de la famille après plusieurs mois Mon caractère : joueur ; plein de force ; gentil ; a continué à éduquer ; fugueur ; fort caractère ; extrêmement câlins et doux Gabarit : grand 30.35 kg Ostéopathie mai 24 : en avait besoin car quelques blocages. Surnom depuis sa naissance : lardon 1er de sa fratrie de 9, né au refuge Je m’appelle Ulysse, et ma vie n’a rien a voir avec celle d’un héro. J’ai débuté ma vie au refuge avec ma maman et entouré de 8 frères et sœurs, c’était l’insouciance il fallait faire sa place, mais j’avais un petit avantage, j’étais le plus costaud de la bande si bien que l’on m’a appelé gentiment “lardon”. Un jour, quand j’ai été en âge de quitter ma maman, une famille est venue me chercher, c’était le début d’une vie en famille. On aura pue la croire heureuse mais malheureusement ce n’était pas la bonne, et en novembre 2023 me voilà de retour au refuge. Une lueur d’espoir pour moi début 2024, une famille s’intéresse à moi avec 2 autres copains, une petite humaine, et des chats. Mais voilà, après plusieurs mois passés chez eux, rien de va plus avec mes congénères et les chats de la famille et me voilà de nouveau de retour au refuge. 😢 J’ai un peu plus d’un an et j’ai déjà vécu 2 abandons, je n’ai rien faire dans un refuge, ma place est au sein d’une famille, et de préférence le seul loulou pour être choyé et que la vie soit plus calme (ENFIN) Alors si mon histoire et mon regard triste vous a touché, venez vite me chercher dans mon petit box. Ulysse en live Notre loulou du refuge Histoire de race : de 22 à 38 kg pour 45 à 55 cm ; espérance de vie 10 / 14 ans ; gladiateur ; bon chasseur ; affectueux ; têtu ; courageux ; attachement sans limite ; pas solitaire ; besoin de présence.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de l
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Bringing Ulysse home

What you'll need for Ulysse in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Ulysse

What life with Ulysse looks like

Ulysse is a large young adult bull terrier dog waiting at SPA de l in France.

An young 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.

🇫🇷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. SPA de l 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 — SPA de l 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 SPA de l 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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