Not confirmed since October 23, 2026

ITAK

Belgian Malinois · Male · Adult · 8 years

ITAK is a calm, sensitive, and very affectionate dog. He enjoys moments of intimacy and seeks a quiet environment. Social and friendly, he can cohabitate with other dogs of the same species, but this must be tested on a case-by-case basis. He can live in a house or an apartment depending on his rhythm and needs. ITAK is not recommended with children, as he enjoys his tranquility.

FR·Show original

Itak est un chien tranquille, sensible et très affectueux. Il apprécie les moments de complicité et recherche un environnement calme. Sociable, il apprécie la compagnie de ses congénères, néanmoins, nous pensons qu'il préfèrera être le seul animal du foyer. Il peut vivre en maison ou en appartement, mais aura besoin de dépenses physiques régulières, adaptées à son âge et ses besoins. Itak ne sera pas placé avec des enfants, car il aime sa tranquillité. En attente de sa famille depuis trop longtemps, il mérite enfin de connaître le bonheur d'un foyer et une vie pleine d’affection.

Size

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Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇫🇷Troyes

Shelter

SPA Troyes

Living with ITAK

✕Good with kids

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing ITAK home

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About ITAK

What life with ITAK looks like

ITAK is an adult belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Troyes in Troyes.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting ITAK, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about ITAK?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Troyes handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw ITAK on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt ITAK if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Troyes 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is ITAK 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 ITAK 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 Troyes early rather than rehoming privately; they know ITAK 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.