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VASKO

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 6 years

Last updated: 5 days ago. VASKO is a 5-year-old husky, born on October 29, 2020, microchipped, vaccinated, and neutered. He was entrusted to us because he exhibits resource-guarding behaviors toward food found on the ground during walks, and his previous owners found themselves overwhelmed by his reactions. They had actually rescued him a few months ago from a classified ads website; previously, he’d been living in a garden, kept on a leash. VASKO hasn’t had an easy life, and he still carries some lingering effects from it. He doesn’t immediately trust people, and he doesn’t like being handled when he doesn’t know the person. However, he’s making good progress in our care, and he even enjoys having us apply treatments to his neck to encourage his coat to regrow. Once he’s gained enough trust, he’ll ask for petting. The veterinarian we consulted upon his arrival suspects that he had untreated giardiasis as a puppy, which affected the quality of his coat. He’s now been treated for this condition. We’ll continue monitoring him closely and perform additional tests if necessary. He’s already regained several kilos since arriving, and the quality of his coat is gradually improving. Initial tests have shown, in any case, that he doesn’t suffer from any serious illness that could explain the poor coat quality. As for the marks around his neck, they’re the scars left by a choke collar that he wore 24 hours a day. It’s not certain that his coat will fully regrow. VASKO does, however, have many wonderful qualities. He can be left alone for a few hours without causing any destruction; he cries a bit at first but quickly calms down. He tolerates visitors entering his home perfectly and doesn’t seem to exhibit resource-guarding behavior inside the house—nor does he do so with his food bowl at the shelter, which we have no trouble retrieving once he’s finished eating, nor even with his chew toys. With basic precautions, he shouldn’t pose any problems regarding food. He’s very pleasant to walk, and he doesn’t pull on the leash. He’s naturally quite calm and settles down easily. At times, he was off-leash and had a good recall. His compatibility with other dogs has improved since he arrived at the shelter; we’re continuing our work to help him become more tolerant of dogs he encounters on walks. We’ve managed to introduce him successfully to female dogs. We’ve discovered, both in the enclosure and when presenting him to potential adopters who already had a female dog, that his resource-guarding behavior also extends to humans. We prefer to place him as an only dog, because before considering letting him live daily with another dog—and all the constraints and frustrations that could bring for him—we need him to make further progress in other areas. VASKO is a deeply touching and endearing dog who has been deeply hurt by his past life. Nevertheless, with ongoing support from a trainer whom we’ll recommend, he has every potential to become a wonderful companion. This is a beautiful rescue—a dog for life. If you’re interested in adopting him, please send us the adoption form: Click here to access the online adoption form. We’ll get back to you promptly. Thank you for contacting us beforehand by phone or email.

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Dernière mise à jour : 28 juil. VASKO est un husky de 5 ans, né le 29 octobre 2020, pucé, vacciné et castré. Il nous a été confié car il présente des comportements de protection de ressources sur la nourriture trouvée par terre en balade, et les anciens propriétaires se sont retrouvés dépassés par ses réactions. Ils l'avaient eux-mêmes récupéré il y a quelques mois sur un site de petites annonces : il vivait auparavant dans un jardin, à l'attache. VASKO n'a donc pas eu une vie facile, et en garde quelques séquelles. Il n'accorde pas sa confiance immédiatement, et n'aime pas être manipulé lorsqu'il ne connaît pas. Il progresse à notre contact, et apprécie même que nous lui appliquions des soins sur son cou pour la repousse de son poil. Il demande des caresses une fois en confiance. La vétérinaire que nous avons consulté lors de son arrivée suppose qu'il a eu une giardiose non traitée depuis chiot, et que cela s'est répercuté sur la qualité de son poil. Il a été traité contre cela. Nous continuons de l'observer et ferons des analyses complémentaires si cela s'avère nécessaire. Il a repris plusieurs kilos depuis son arrivée, et la qualité de son poil s'améliore petit à petit. Les premières analyses ont en tout cas montré qu'il ne souffre d'aucune maladie grave qui expliquerait cette qualité de poils. Quant aux marques autour de son cou, il s'agit de la trace laissée par un collier étrangleur qui était porté 24h/24. Il n'est pas certain que le poil repoussera. VASKO a par ailleurs de grandes qualités. Il sait rester seul quelques heures sans faire de destructions, il pleure un peu au départ mais s'arrête vite. Il tolère parfaitement les visiteurs qui entrent chez lui, et ne semble pas faire de protection de ressources à l'intérieur de la maison sur sa gamelle (il n'en fait d'ailleurs pas non plus sur sa gamelle au refuge, que nous n'avons aucun mal à récupérer lorsqu'il a fini de manger, ni même sur ses mastications). En prenant des précautions élémentaires, il ne devrait pas poser de souci avec la nourriture. Il est très agréable à promener, ne tire pas en laisse. Il est d'un naturel plutôt calme et se pose facilement. Il était parfois détaché et avait un bon rappel. L'entente avec les congénères s'améliore depuis son arrivée au refuge, nous continuons notre travail pour que sa tolérance aux chiens rencontrés en balade augmente. Nous arrivons à le faire cohabiter avec des femelles. Nous avons découvert en enclos mais aussi en le présentant à de potentiels adoptants qui avaient une chienne, que sa protection de ressources s'étendait également à l'humain. Nous préférons le placer en chien unique, car avant de penser à le faire vivre au quotidien avec un autre chien, et toutes les contraintes et frustrations que cela peut engendrer pour lui, il devra progresser sur le reste. VASKO est un chien très touchant et attachant, qui a été abimé par son ancienne vie. Néanmoins, en étant suivi par un éducateur que nous conseillerons, il a tout à fait le potentiel pour devenir un chouette compagnon de vie. C'est un beau sauvetage, et le chien d'une vie. Si vous êtes intéressé pour l'adopter, vous pouvez nous renvoyer le formulaire d'adoption : Cliquez ici pour avoir accès au formulaire d'adoption en ligne Nous reviendrons vers vous rapidement. Merci de nous contacter au préalable par téléphone ou par mail.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷sos animaux 78
Shelter
SOS Animaux 78
Living with VASKO
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing VASKO home

What you'll need for VASKO 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 VASKO

What life with VASKO looks like

VASKO is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at SOS Animaux 78 in sos animaux 78.

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 VASKO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about VASKO?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SOS Animaux 78 handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw VASKO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt VASKO if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SOS Animaux 78 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 VASKO 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 VASKO 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 SOS Animaux 78 early rather than rehoming privately; they know VASKO 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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