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Belgian Malinois · Male · Senior · 10 years

Enorme SOS for BIMBO. Found wandering completely blind, he just arrived at our shelter. Adorable with humans, he is completely panicked at the shelter. BIMBO is in urgent need of adopters who won't be scared of his disability and his way of communicating (barking teeth to ask for attention, playing, etc.). He is not at all aggressive; he simply expresses himself as he can. He cannot live with children, cats, or dogs. He will need to live in a house with a fenced and secure yard. He is looking for adopters who are willing to accompany him and are clever about keeping him physically and mentally stimulated. A wonderful grandpa who breaks our hearts.

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Enorme SOS pour Bimbo. Trouvé errant complètement aveugle, il nous arrive tout juste de fourrière. Adorable avec l'humain, il est complètement paniqué au refuge. Bimbo recherche d'urgence des adoptants qui n'auront pas peur de son handicap et de sa façon de communiquer (claquement de dents pour demander de l'attention, jouer etc). Il n'est pas du tout agressif, il s'exprime simplement comme il peut. Il ne pourra pas vivre avec des enfants, des chats ou des chiens. Il devra vivre en maison avec un jardin clos et sécurisé pour lui. Il recherche des adoptants prêts à l'accompagner et astucieux pour le dépenser physiquement et mentalement. Un merveilleux papy qui nous brise le coeur.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
Living with BOUMBO
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA Rennes · RennesLearn about Belgian Malinois

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing BOUMBO home

What you'll need for BOUMBO 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 BOUMBO

What life with BOUMBO looks like

BOUMBO is a senior belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting BOUMBO, answered.

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