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Dona

Belgian Malinois · Female

Dona, une chienne d'une grande douceur. Elle est pucée et vaccinée Dona est une jeune chienne au parcours déjà bien mouvementé. Elle a été retrouvée errante après être passée de main en main, avant d’être finalement prise en charge par la Gendarmerie et confiée à notre refuge. Malgré ce début de vie chaotique, Dona est une chienne d’une grande douceur. Très gentille et extrêmement câline, elle est particulièrement proche de l’humain et recherche volontiers le contact et les moments de tendresse. Dona est encore très jeune et pleine de vie et d’énergie. Elle aura besoin d’une famille active, prête à lui proposer de belles dépenses physiques, mais aussi des activités et des stimulations mentales régulières. Pour elle, apprendre, réfléchir, explorer et partager des activités avec son humain seront essentiels pour être pleinement épanouie. Elle possède déjà de bonnes bases d’éducation, ce qui constitue un excellent point de départ. Il faudra néanmoins poursuivre son apprentissage avec patience, cohérence et bienveillance afin de l’aider à progresser et à canaliser toute cette belle énergie. Dona a également connu la maternité très jeune puisqu’elle a eu une portée il y a seulement quelques mois. Aujourd’hui, c’est à son tour de pouvoir profiter pleinement de sa jeunesse, découvrir la vie et connaître enfin la stabilité et l’affection d’un véritable foyer. Derrière cette jeune chienne pleine de peps se cache une véritable boule d’amour. Dona mérite une famille prête à s’investir à ses côtés et à lui offrir toutes les découvertes et les aventures qu’elle attend. Venez la rencontrer au refuge de Sisteron ! Pour plus de renseignement n'hésitez pas à nous contacter !

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇫🇷association canine sisteronaise
Shelter
Association Canine Sisteronaise
Living with Dona
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Dona home

What you'll need for Dona 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
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    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 Dona

What life with Dona looks like

Dona is a medium-sized adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Association Canine Sisteronaise in association canine sisteronaise.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Dona, answered.

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