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WIPPY

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

WIPPY arrived with us following a transfer after being found wandering. We know nothing of her past. WIPPY will need patient and invested adopters to continue her socialization and learning positive methods. She can be reactive during certain interactions with other animals of the same species and will need to live outside the city, without other animals or children. This dynamic little lady seeks a family ready to offer her stability, activities, and affection to finally thrive fully. WIPPY underwent a behavioral assessment on June 10, 2024, and received a score of 1/4. This animal needs to be the only pet in the home.

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Wippy est arrivée au refuge de Cabourg suite à un transfert après avoir été retrouvée errante, c'est son troisième refuge et nous aimerions que ce soit son dernier ! Nous ne connaissons rien de son passé. Réservée au premier abord, elle peut impressionner en box, mais derrière cette carapace se cache une chienne affectueuse, joueuse, sportive et très réceptive à l’éducation. Wippy aura besoin d’adoptants patients et investis pour poursuivre sa socialisation et son apprentissage en méthodes positives. Réactive lors de certains croisements avec ses congénères, elle devra vivre hors pleine ville, sans autres animaux ni enfants. Cette super louloute dynamique recherche une famille prête à lui offrir stabilité, activités et affection pour enfin s’épanouir pleinement. Venez vite lui accorder la vie qu'elle mérite

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Cabourg
Shelter
SPA Cabourg
Living with WIPPY
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Cabourg · CabourgLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing WIPPY home

What you'll need for WIPPY 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 WIPPY

What life with WIPPY looks like

WIPPY is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Cabourg in Cabourg.

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.

Cabourg, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting WIPPY, answered.

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