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VALOU

Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 8 years

VALOU arrived at the shelter from the pound, he was found wandering and no one came forward to claim him. VALOU has difficulty with strangers, which is why he does not behave well behind the bars. But once he trusts, he reveals himself to be very very affectionate and close to humans. He can live with another calm animal of the same species. He has not been tested with cats.

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Valou est arrivé au refuge en provenance de la fourrière, il a été trouvé errant sans que personne ne se manifeste pour le récupérer. Valou a du mal avec les inconnus, c'est pour cette raison qu'il se présente très mal derrière les grilles. Mais une fois en confiance, il se révèle très très affectueux et proche de l'humain. Il pourra cohabiter avec un congénère calme comme lui. Il n'a pas été testé chat.

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
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Shelter
SPA Château-d'Olonne
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing VALOU home

What you'll need for VALOU in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About VALOU

What life with VALOU looks like

VALOU is a adult labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA Château-d'Olonne.

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 VALOU, answered.

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