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Van

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 2 years

Van is an American Shepherd puppy born in January 2024. He was abandoned due to behavior issues. At the shelter, he had no problems, but once he arrived at his new family, his bad habits returned and he bit several people who were not part of his human pack. Therefore, it will be necessary to schedule training sessions and a follow-up with the veterinary animal behaviorist who is currently following him; he is on medication to manage his issues. He gets along very well with other animals of the same species. He is active by nature and very close to people in general. Van is looking for a family without young children, patient and kind, that will meet his needs and be ready to give him a second chance and teach him about life. If you would like to meet Van and open your heart to him, contact the shelter!

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Van est un jeune Berger Americain né en janvier 2024. Il a été abandonné suite à des problèmes de comportement, au refuge il n'a posé aucun soucis, une fois arrivée dans sa nouvelle famille les mauvaises habitudes sont revenues et il a mordu à plusieurs reprises des gens étrangés à sa meute humaine. Il faudra donc prévoir des séances d’éducation et un suivi avec le vétérinaire comportementaliste qui le suit actuellement, il est sous traitement pour gérer ses problèmes. Il s'entend très bien avec ses congénères. D'un tempérament actif, il est très proche des gens en général. Van recherche une famille sans enfants en bas âge, patiente et bienveillante qui comblera ses besoins et qui sera prête à lui offrir une deuxième chance et à lui apprendre la vie. Si vous souhaitez rencontrer Van et lui ouvrir votre cœur, contactez le refuge !

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Salon-de-Provence
Shelter
SPA Salon-de-Provence
Living with Van
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Van home

What you'll need for Van in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Van

What life with Van looks like

Van is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Salon-de-Provence in Salon-de-Provence.

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.

Salon-de-Provence, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Van, answered.

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