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Kiki

Belgian Malinois · Male · Young · 3 years

This dog is part of a group of 7 dogs seized due to very difficult living conditions? They were crammed into a few square meters, without access to the outside, in the middle of excrement. A heavy past, which explains his great sensitivity today. At the shelter, he is initially very timid when contact is made. But once given a little time and tenderness, he relaxes and reveals his true nature: a deeply kind and touching dog. With walkers, he is very pleasant: he hardly pulls on the leash, remains little reactive towards other dogs and enjoys human presence. It is a dog that will need a patient, calm and caring home, ready to give him time to discover the world at his own pace and to regain confidence.

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Ce loulou fait partie d'un groupe de 7 chiens saisis suite à des conditions de vie très difficiles? Ils vivaient entassés dans quelques mètres carrés, sans sorties, au milieu des excréments. Un passé lourd, qui explique aujourd'hui sa grande sensibilité. Au refuge, il se montre d'abord très craintif lors de la prise de contact. Mais dès qu'on lui laisse un peu de temps et de douceur, il se détend et révèle sa vraie nature : un chien profondément gentil et touchant. Avec les promeneurs, il est très agréable : il ne tire presque pas en laisse, reste peu réactif face aux autres chiens et apprécie la présence humaine. C'est un chien qui aura besoin d'un foyer patient, calme et bienveillant, prêt à lui laisser le temps de découvrir le monde à son rythme et de reprendre confiance.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
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Shelter
SRPA Vinalmont
Living with Kiki
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by SRPA VinalmontLearn about Belgian Malinois

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Kiki home

What you'll need for Kiki 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

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    €20–35

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About Kiki

What life with Kiki looks like

Kiki is a young adult belgian malinois dog waiting at SRPA Vinalmont.

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 Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Kiki, answered.

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