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ATHENA

Belgian Malinois · Female · Adult · 8 years

Athena is a sensitive dog who needs to build confidence in herself and in humans. When she knows you, she’s gentle, cuddly, kind, and energetic. She needs calmness, patience, and plenty of good exercise. Athena is a sensitive dog who needs to build confidence in herself and in humans. When she knows you, she’s gentle, cuddly, kind, and energetic. She needs calmness, patience, and plenty of good exercise.

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Athéna est une chienne sensible, qui a besoin de prendre confiance en elle et en l’humain. Quand elle connaît elle est douce, câline, gentille et dynamique. Elle a besoin de calme, de patience et de bonnes dépenses. Athéna est une chienne sensible, qui a besoin de prendre confiance en elle et en l’humain. Quand elle connaît elle est douce, câline, gentille et dynamique. Elle a besoin de calme, de patience et de bonnes dépenses.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with ATHENA
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Refuge Angoumois · AngoulêmeLearn about Belgian Malinois →
More dogs in Angoulême →More dogs in France →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing ATHENA home

What you'll need for ATHENA 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 ATHENA

What life with ATHENA looks like

ATHENA is a large adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

An 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.

Angoulême, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ATHENA, answered.

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