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Eimon

Belgian Malinois · Male · Young · 3 years

Eimon, a young Malinois from Los Barrios, arrived at the shelter in May 2026 at approximately three years old. He was in very poor condition - barely skin and bones. It seemed he had been struggling to survive on his own for some time. Since arriving at the shelter, Eimon has proven himself to be a wonderful dog. He gets along well with people, is social around other dogs and loves being close to his owners. He is an affectionate young Malinois who enjoys attention and is always happy to be involved in whatever he can. Additionally, he has shown himself to be a obedient dog who enjoys working with humans and interacting with them. Currently, Eimon shares a small kennel with the beautiful Malinois female Galleta. However, he spends over 23½ hours a day locked up there. For an active young intelligent Malinois, this is far from the life he deserves. Eimon needs an active home that can provide him with physical exercise, mental stimulation and close bonding to be happy. He has so much potential and love to give. With the right family, he has all the ingredients to become a wonderful companion. We urgently hope that Eimon finds an active home. Currently, he spends over 23½ hours alone in a tiny kennel at a heavily utilized shelter. This young Malinois should be able to discover the world, learn new things and share his life with a family. We sincerely hope someone opens the door to a loving home for him before he has to live behind bars any longer.

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Hund aus Los Barrios Eimon kam im Mai 2026 im Alter von etwa drei Jahren ins Tierheim. Als er ankam, war er in einem sehr schlechten Zustand – kaum mehr als Haut und Knochen. Es schien, als hätte er schon längere Zeit auf sich allein gestellt ums Überleben kämpfen müssen. Seit seiner Ankunft im Tierheim hat sich Eimon als ein wunderbarer Hund erwiesen. Er versteht sich hervorragend mit Menschen, ist sozial im Umgang mit anderen Hunden und liebt die Nähe seiner Bezugspersonen. Er ist ein anhänglicher junger Malinois, der Aufmerksamkeit genießt und am liebsten überall dabei ist. Außerdem hat er sich als gehorsamer Hund gezeigt, der Freude daran hat, mit Menschen zusammenzuarbeiten und mit ihnen zu interagieren. Derzeit teilt sich Eimon einen kleinen Zwinger mit der wunderschönen Malinois-Hündin Galleta. Dennoch verbringt er täglich mehr als 23½ Stunden dort eingesperrt. Für einen jungen, intelligenten und aktiven Malinois ist das alles andere als das Leben, das er verdient. Eimon sucht ein aktives Zuhause, das ihm die körperliche Auslastung, geistige Beschäftigung und enge Bindung bieten kann, die er braucht, um glücklich zu sein. Er hat so viel Potenzial und so viel Liebe zu verschenken. Mit der richtigen Familie hat er beste Voraussetzungen, ein außergewöhnlicher Begleiter zu werden. Wir wünschen uns dringend, dass Eimon ein aktives Zuhause findet. Momentan verbringt er täglich mehr als 23½ Stunden allein in einem winzigen Zwinger eines stark ausgelasteten Tierheims. Dieser junge Malinois sollte die Welt entdecken, Neues lernen und sein Leben mit einer Familie teilen dürfen. Wir hoffen von Herzen, dass ihm bald jemand die Tür zu einem liebevollen Zuhause öffnet, bevor er noch länger hinter Gittern leben muss.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇨🇭Melampo
Shelter
Melampo
Living with Eimon
  • Neutered
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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Eimon home

What you'll need for Eimon 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 Eimon

What life with Eimon looks like

Eimon is a young adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Melampo in Melampo.

An young 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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Eimon, answered.

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