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Belgian Malinois · Male · Young · 1 year

A male Belgian Malinois, large size, born (4/07/2026). Found on public road, owner remains untraceable...We are looking for a dynamic, loving family for ARES who is full of energy and requires a lot of attention.

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Type Berger Malinois, male, grande taille, né (4/07/2025). Trouvé sur la voie publique, sa propriétaire reste introuvable...Nous recherchons une famille de cœur, dynamique pour ARES qui déborde d'énergie et demande beaucoup d'attention.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Shelter
Refuge Côte Basque
Cared for by Refuge Côte Basque · Saint-Jean-de-LuzLearn about Belgian Malinois →
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing ARES home

What you'll need for ARES in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 ARES

What life with ARES looks like

ARES is a large young adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Refuge Côte Basque in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

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.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ARES, answered.

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