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VEGETA

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

I am Végéta, and I am an extremely sensitive dog, shy at first, and I do not easily give my trust. Therefore, you will need to come meet me several times on walks. In my previous life, I only had one master; thus, I have kept my loyal and protective side with a huge heart. I have been at the our shelter in Brugheas for too long and struggle with life in a cage, so I jump around everywhere. Yet, without any pretension, I am an extraordinary dog, very attentive, intelligent, athletic, and loving. I need a calm home without young children, present masters who are gentle, patient, and ready to invest in giving me the life I should have always had. A house with a very well-fenced yard will be necessary because I am a real kid when it comes to playing ball, with a stick, or with toys. This animal is not suitable for homes with young children.

FR·Show original

Je m’appelle Végéta et je suis un chien extrêmement sensible, craintif au premier abord et je ne donne pas ma confiance facilement. Il faudra donc venir me rencontrer plusieurs fois en promenade. Dans ma précédente vie, je n’avais qu’un maître ; j’ai donc gardé mon côté fidèle et protecteur avec un cœur énorme. Je suis à la Spa de Brugheas depuis de trop longtemps et supporte mal la vie en box, alors je saute dans tous les sens. Je suis pourtant, sans aucune prétention, un chien extraordinaire, très à l'écoute, intelligent, sportif, avide de câlins. J’ai besoin d'un foyer calme, sans enfants en bas âge, des maîtres présents, doux, patients, prêts à s'investir pour m’offrir la vie que j’aurais toujours dû avoir. Une maison avec un terrain très bien clôturé sera nécessaire car je suis un vrai gamin lorsqu’il s’agit de jouer à la balle, avec un bâton ou des jouets.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
Living with VEGETA
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Vichy (Brugheas) · VichyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing VEGETA home

What you'll need for VEGETA 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 VEGETA

What life with VEGETA looks like

VEGETA is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

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.

Note from the shelter: Very sensitive and fearful dog who needs multiple visits before adoption, struggles with kennel life

🇫🇷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.

Vichy, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting VEGETA, answered.

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