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Belgian Malinois · Female · Senior · 11 years

FIDJI is an 11-year-old malinois who has been waiting at our shelter for far too long… She needs time to build her trust, but behind this reserve lies a dog with a lot of love to give. FIDJI will have to be the only animal in the household to live peacefully and form a real bond with her human. Today, life imposes another test on her: FIDJI is suffering from cancer, which unfortunately limits her remaining lifespan. We are not looking for a perfect life for her… Only a home, a warm bed, some caresses, and someone to love for the time she has left. She deserves to know the tenderness of a family before she goes. Don't let her finish her life behind bars.

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Fidji est une malinoise de 11 ans qui attend au refuge depuis bien trop longtemps… Elle a besoin de temps pour accorder sa confiance, mais derrière cette réserve se cache une chienne avec énormément d’amour à donner. Fidji devra être le seul animal de la maison, pour pouvoir vivre sereinement et créer un vrai lien avec son humain. Aujourd’hui, la vie lui impose une épreuve de plus : Fidji est atteinte d’un cancer, ce qui limite malheureusement son espérance de vie. Nous ne cherchons pas pour elle une vie parfaite… Seulement un foyer, un panier au chaud, des caresses et quelqu’un à aimer pour le temps qu’il lui reste. Elle mérite de connaître la douceur d’une famille avant de partir. Ne la laissez pas finir sa vie derrière les barreaux.

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing FIDJI home

What you'll need for FIDJI 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 FIDJI

What life with FIDJI looks like

FIDJI is a senior belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

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 FIDJI, answered.

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