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Zizou

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Zizou has arrived as a newborn at the shelter. He is very active and playful, especially with his brother Zinedi (the only two remaining from the litter at the shelter). He is sociable, likes to play with us and receive affection. He will be medium/large in size as an adult.

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Zizou est arrivé nouveau-né au refuge. Il est très actif et joueur surtout avec son frère Zinedi (2 seuls restant de la fratrie au refuge). Il est sociable, aime jouer aussi avec nous et les caresses. Il sera de taille moyenne/ grande à l’âge adulte. Voir l’album

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Refuge d
Living with Zizou
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Zizou home

What you'll need for Zizou 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Zizou

What life with Zizou looks like

Zizou is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Refuge d in France.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Zizou, answered.

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