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Adopt Maco

Belgian Malinois · Male · Senior · 9 years

Maco arrived via a transfer from another shelter. He's a spry grandpa for his age. He's very close to humans and adores being cuddled. He won't be placed with other animals; he can live with older teens.

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Maco est arrivé suite à un transfert d'un autre refuge. C'est un papi encore bien vif pour son âge. Il est très proche de l'humain et adore qu'on prenne le temps de le câliner. Il pourra vivre avec de grands adolescents.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Arras
Shelter
SPA Arras (Tilloy)
Living with Maco
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Maco home

What you'll need for Maco in week one.

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    €35–45
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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    €30–60
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About Maco

What life with Maco looks like

Maco is a large senior belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Arras (Tilloy) in Arras.

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.

Note from the shelter: Must be only pet - cannot live with other animals

🇫🇷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.

Arras, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Maco, answered.

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