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Belgian Malinois · Female · Senior · 9 years

MADINE is a gentle and kind dog who still has energy despite her age, she loves cuddles, playing with a ball and walks. She is housebroken and knows how to be alone. She is looking for a home to enjoy a peaceful well-deserved retirement. MADINE is a gentle and kind dog who still has energy despite her age, she loves cuddles, playing with a ball and walks. She is housebroken and knows how to be alone. She is looking for a home to enjoy a peaceful well-deserved retirement.

Read original (fr)

Madine est une chienne douce et gentille qui a encore de l’énergie malgré son âge, elle adore les câlin, jouer à la balle et les balades. Elle est propre et sait rester seule. Elle cherche un foyer pour couler une douce retraite bien méritée. Madine est une chienne douce et gentille qui a encore de l’énergie malgré son âge, elle adore les câlin, jouer à la balle et les balades. Elle est propre et sait rester seule. Elle cherche un foyer pour couler une douce retraite bien méritée.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with MADINE
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing MADINE home

What you'll need for MADINE 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About MADINE

What life with MADINE looks like

MADINE is a large senior belgian malinois dog waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

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.

🇫🇷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.

Angoulême, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting MADINE, answered.

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