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Belgian Malinois · Male · Young · 3 years

LAKI is a super Malinois who came from a pound. At first, he is quite shy, but he is very close to humans and very affectionate. He is very social with other animals of the same species, regardless of size or temperament. His education will need to continue with gentleness and kindness. LAKI is not very comfortable with humans who approach poorly (coming head-on, staring, or leaning over him). Therefore, he needs adopters who can accompany and reassure him. He is looking for a present family, one willing to spend long cuddling sessions and beautiful walks. LAKI is evaluated 1/4 :)

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Laki est un super malinois qui nous vient de fourrière. Timide aux premiers abords, il est ensuite très proche des humains et très câlins. Il est très sociable avec ses congénères, peu importe la taille ou le caractère. Son éducation sera à poursuivre avec douceur et bienveillance. Laki n'est pas très à l'aise avec les humains qui se présentent mal (arrivée de face, regard fixe, humain qui se penche sur lui). Il a donc besoin d'adoptants capables de l'accompagner et le rassurer. Il recherche une famille présente, partante pour de longue session câlin et de belle promenade. Laki est évalué 1/4 :)

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
Living with LAKI
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing LAKI home

What you'll need for LAKI 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
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    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 LAKI

What life with LAKI looks like

LAKI is a medium-sized young adult belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs gentle approach from humans, uncomfortable with direct frontal approach or staring

🇫🇷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 LAKI, answered.

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