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LYLIE BELLE

Akita · Female · Adult · 5 years

Lylie-Belle was taken in by a pound after being mistreated. She is a affectionate dog, both calm and playful. However, she still has bad memories from her difficult past: it is advised that her adopters be accompanied by an animal behaviorist to facilitate her integration.

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Lylie-Belle a été prise en charge par une fourrière après avoir été maltraitée. C'est une chienne affectueuse, à la fois calme et joueuse. Elle garde toutefois de mauvais souvenirs de son passé difficile : on conseillera à ses adoptants de se faire accompagner par un comportementaliste afin de faciliter son intégration.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Ardennes
Shelter
Maubert-Fontaine)
Living with LYLIE BELLE
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Maubert-Fontaine) · ArdennesLearn about Akita →
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing LYLIE BELLE home

What you'll need for LYLIE BELLE in week one.

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    €35–45
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    Legal · EU

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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About LYLIE BELLE

What life with LYLIE BELLE looks like

LYLIE BELLE is a medium-sized adult akita dog waiting at Maubert-Fontaine) in Ardennes.

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.

Note from the shelter: Trauma from past abuse, requires behavioral specialist support for integration

🇫🇷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.

Ardennes, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting LYLIE BELLE, answered.

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