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Adopt Whisky

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Past: stray, unclaimed. Temperament: very cheerful; playful; mischievous; dynamic; kind; loves being surrounded; very calm on walks. Size: 30,35 kg. Nickname: our shocking landscaper. Ideal family: must have a garden, fenced, sporty or loving long walks; playful and loving contact. Grooming at the shelter: very happy. Greetings everyone. My name is Whisky and I'm here to make your hearts fall in love with me at first sight 🙂 To describe myself simply, I am a cheerful, playful, mischievous, dynamic and especially kind dog. What I like most in life is being near humans who will love me from the depths of their souls. A little mischievous on the edges, I know how to be playful and clever to ask for my daily dose of play! Soft eyes, little cries, paw out requesting my walk... My ideal family is like a united and active home - hikers would be even better for me! Because I don't pull at all on the leash. Strolling, walking, sniffing left and right, all accompanied by plenty of petting along the way, would be a dream life. You understood, I am a dog who loves contact and interactions. A funny little feature - At the shelter they call me "The shocking landscaper", yes, with me you don't need a gardener, I will gladly jump and catch all unwanted branches! Me! I like things straight. So if my description has made you want to come meet me, don't hesitate and come quickly to the shelter! Canydays 2024: whisky starting at 6km in a night walk. "Hey people, I loved it so much and I was impeccable". Yes, whisky is pleasant and well-behaved on walks. Breed story: 33 to 41 cm tall, 11 to 17 kg; lifespan 12 to 14 years; originated in the United Kingdom; intelligent; stable; bold; affectionate; fearless; loyal;

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Passé: errance non réclamé Caractère : très joyeux ; joueur ; coquin; dynamique ; gentil; aime être entouré; très calme en promenade Gabarit : 30,35 kg Surnom: notre élagueur de choc Famille idéale : jardin obligatoire et clos, sportive ou aimant les longues balades; joueuse et aimant le contact. Toilettage refuge : très content Salutations tout le monde Je m’appelle Whisky et je suis là pour enivrer vos cœurs d’un coup foudre réciproque 🙂 Pour me décrire avec toute la simplicité qui me définit, je suis un loulou joyeux, joueur, malicieux, tout en dynamisme et surtout en gentillesse. Ce que je préfère dans la vie c’est être prêt d’humains qui m’aimeront du plus profond de leur âme. Un poil coquinou sur les bords, je sais me montrer taquin et malin pour réclamer ma petite dose de jeu quotidienne ! Yeux doux, petit pleurs, patte dehors réclament ma sortie … Ma famille idéale est à l’image d’un foyer uni et sportif – des randonneurs ce serait même le pied total pour moi ! Car je ne tire pas du tout en laisse. Flâner, me promener, renifler à droite et à gauche, tout ça accompagné de pleins de caresses sur le chemin, ce serait une vie de rêve. Vous l’aurez compris je suis un toutou aimant le contact et les interactions 🙂 Petite particularité rigolote – Au refuge on me surnomme “L’élagueur de choc” hé oui avec moi pas besoin de jardinier, je me ferai un plaisir de sauter et attraper toutes branches indésirables ! Moi ! J’aime les choses carrées. Alors si ma description a su faire naître chez vous une envie folle de venir me rencontrer, n’hésitez plus et venez vite au refuge ! Canydays 2024 : whisky au départ de 6km dans une balade nocture. “Eh les gens, j’ai trop aimé et j’ai été irréprochable” Oui, whisky est agréable et sage en promenade Histoire de race : de 33 à 41 cm pour 11 à 17 kg ; espérance de vie 12 à 14 ans ; Royaume originaire-Uni ; intelligent ; Écurie ; audacieux ; affectueux ; intrépide ; Loyal ; courageux

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de l
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Bringing Whisky home

What you'll need for Whisky in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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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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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Whisky

What life with Whisky looks like

Whisky is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA de l in France.

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 Whisky, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Whisky?
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 Whisky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Whisky 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 Whisky 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 Whisky 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 Whisky 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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