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Zayou

Male · Senior · 12 years

Zayou is an adorable Great Pyrenees who arrived at the shelter after a transfer. Initially a bit wary, this big cuddly bear quickly bonds with humans who care for him with kindness. Playful, affectionate, and humorous, he can also be a bit rough in his interactions. He enjoys quiet walks in rural areas. Zayou will need a calm life in a house with a yard, no stairs due to his arthritis. He may be uncomfortable with other dogs and would prefer to be the only pet in the home. Despite his years in the shelter, he is a golden dog who is finally waiting for the warmth of a home. Zayou is eligible for the Permanent Foster Home program.

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Zayou est un adorable loulou, arrivé au refuge suite à un transfert. Un peu méfiant au premier abord, ce gros nounours s’attache vite aux humains qui prennent soin de lui avec bienveillance. Joueur, câlin et plein d’humour, il peut aussi se montrer un peu brut dans ses interactions. Il apprécie les balades tranquilles en milieu rural. Zayou aura besoin d’une vie calme, en maison avec extérieur, sans escaliers à cause de son arthrose. Il peut être mal à l’aise avec les autres chiens et préféra être le seul animal du foyer. Malgré ses années de refuge, c’est un chien en or qui attend enfin la douceur d’un foyer. Zayou est éligible au dispositif Famille d’Accueil Définitive.

Size

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇫🇷Golfech

Shelter

SPA Golfech

Living with Zayou

✓Good with dogs

Cared for by SPA Golfech · Golfech

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About Zayou

What life with Zayou looks like

Zayou is a senior dog waiting at SPA Golfech in Golfech.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Zayou, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zayou?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Golfech handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Zayou on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zayou if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Golfech 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Zayou 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 Zayou 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 Golfech early rather than rehoming privately; they know Zayou 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.