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Adopt ABBA

Alaskan Malamute · Female · Young · 1 year

ABBA is a friendly, dynamic dog who needs some training. She can get along with other dogs.

Read original (fr)

Abba est une chienne gentille, dynamique, une éducation est à faire. Elle peut s’entendre avec d'autres chiens.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Montlucon
Shelter
SPA Montluçon
Living with ABBA
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing ABBA home

What you'll need for ABBA 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
  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 ABBA

What life with ABBA looks like

ABBA is a large young adult alaskan malamute dog waiting at SPA Montluçon in Montlucon.

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.

Note from the shelter: Has some health problems that require ongoing care and financial commitment from adopters

🇫🇷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.

Montlucon, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ABBA, answered.

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