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Adopt CHOPPER

Belgian Malinois · Male · Senior · 12 years

Chopper comes from the pound. It's an old grandfather who is patiently waiting for a retirement basket to finally rest. He is friendly with other animals of the same species.

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Chopper nous vient de fourrière. C’est vieux papi qui attend patiemment un panier retraite pour se reposer enfin. Il sociable avec ses congénères. Il recherche une maison avec un accès sans escaliers car son train arrière fatigue un gentil papi qui n entend plus , touchant il est tres calme ,il apprecie son confort ,ne detruit pas et pourra supporter de la solitude sans aboyer

Size
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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷Plaisir
Shelter
SPA Plaisir
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing CHOPPER home

What you'll need for CHOPPER in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

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About CHOPPER

What life with CHOPPER looks like

CHOPPER is a senior belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Plaisir in Plaisir.

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.

Plaisir, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting CHOPPER, answered.

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