How do I contact the shelter about Youki?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Le refuge du Penthièvre et du Méné handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Youki on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Youki if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Le refuge du Penthièvre et du Méné 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 Youki 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 Youki 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 Le refuge du Penthièvre et du Méné early rather than rehoming privately; they know Youki 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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Youki

Male · Senior · 9 years

Youki is a fox terrier mix, 9 years old, arrived at the shelter due to abandonment. Youki did not tolerate the arrival of a baby in his family. Youki was abandoned due to the arrival of a baby in his first family. Youki has shown aggression on several occasions, due to lack of socialization with children. Youki is all fox terrier, lively, curious and energetic, he loves taking the time to sniff during walks. Youki is very affectionate and calm indoors. Youki is looking for a home without young children, without dogs or cats, or farm animals. Youki having received no socialization during his early years, he can show aggression towards other animals. Youki is learning to live with other dogs at the shelter, the relationships are made on a case-by-case basis. We have no doubt that with patience and consistency, Youki will progress in his relationship with other animals. Youki is looking for an active family to share many walks, full of discoveries. My story — Youki was abandoned due to the arrival of a baby in his first family. Youki has shown aggression on several occasions, due to lack of socialization with children. My personality — Youki is all fox terrier, lively, curious and energetic, he loves taking the time to sniff during walks. Youki is very affectionate and calm indoors. My needs — Youki is looking for a home without young children, without dogs or cats, or farm animals. Youki having received no socialization during his early years, he can show aggression towards other animals. Youki is learning to live with other dogs at the shelter, the relationships are made on a case-by-case basis. We have no doubt that with patience and consistency, Youki will progress in his relationship with other animals. Youki is looking for an active family to share many walks, full of discoveries.

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Youki est un croisé fox terrier de 9 ans, arrivé au refuge suite à un abandon. Youki n'a pas supporté l'arrivée d'un bébé dans sa famille. Youki a été abandonné suite à l'arrivée d'un bébé dans sa première famille. Youki s'est montré agressif a plusieurs reprises, faute de sociabilisation avec les enfants. Youki a tout du Fox terrier, vif curieux et énergique, il adore prendre le temps de renifler durant les balades. Youki est très en demande d'affection et calme en intérieur. Youki cherche un foyer sans enfants en bas âge, sans chiens ni chats, ni animaux de ferme. Youki n'ayant reçu aucune sociabilisation durant ses premières années, il peut se montrer agressif envers les autres animaux. Youki apprend à côtoyer d'autres chiens au refuge, les ententes se font au cas par cas. Nous n'avons aucun doute sur le fait qu'avec de la patience et de la cohérence, Youki pourra progresser dans sa relation avec les autres animaux. Youki cherche une famille active pour partager de nombreuses balades, riches en découvertes. Mon histoire — Youki a été abandonné suite à l'arrivée d'un bébé dans sa première famille. Youki s'est montré agressif a plusieurs reprises, faute de sociabilisation avec les enfants. Ma personnalité — Youki a tout du Fox terrier, vif curieux et énergique, il adore prendre le temps de renifler durant les balades. Youki est très en demande d'affection et calme en intérieur. Mes besoins — Youki cherche un foyer sans enfants en bas âge, sans chiens ni chats, ni animaux de ferme. Youki n'ayant reçu aucune sociabilisation durant ses premières années, il peut se montrer agressif envers les autres animaux. Youki apprend à côtoyer d'autres chiens au refuge, les ententes se font au cas par cas. Nous n'avons aucun doute sur le fait qu'avec de la patience et de la cohérence, Youki pourra progresser dans sa relation avec les autres animaux. Youki cherche une famille active pour partager de nombreuses balades, riches en découvertes.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

Le refuge du Penthièvre et du Méné

Living with Youki

✕Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids

Cared for by Le refuge du Penthièvre et du Méné · France

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About Youki

What life with Youki looks like

Youki is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at Le refuge du Penthièvre et du Méné in France.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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 Youki, answered.

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