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Border Collie · Male · Senior · 9 years

Zep is an adorable Border Collie with a gentle and calm temperament. Very close to humans, he loves to share the daily life of his family and enjoy every moment spent with them. Calm and attentive, he knows the basic commands and is pleasant to live with. Social with other zep / TITI of the same species and at ease with respectful children, Zep seeks a family that will offer him the love and stability he deserves. However, life with cats will not suit him. If you are looking for a affectionate, balanced companion always ready to share beautiful moments, Zep is waiting for you.

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Zep est un adorable Border Collie au tempérament doux et posé. Très proche de l'humain, il aime partager le quotidien de ses proches et profiter de chaque moment passé à leurs côtés. Calme et attentif, il connaît les ordres de base et se montre agréable à vivre. Sociable avec ses congénères et à l'aise avec les enfants respectueux, Zep recherche une famille qui lui offrira l'amour et la stabilité qu'il mérite. En revanche, la vie avec des chats ne lui conviendra pas. Si vous recherchez un compagnon affectueux, équilibré et toujours partant pour partager de beaux moments, Zep n'attend plus que vous.

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Voillecomte
Shelter
Haute-Marne)
Living with ZEP
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing ZEP home

What you'll need for ZEP in week one.

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  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
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    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 ZEP

What life with ZEP looks like

ZEP is a senior border collie dog waiting at Haute-Marne) in Voillecomte.

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.

Voillecomte, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ZEP, answered.

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