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Cane Corso · Female · Young · 3 years

Her story: Maïa and her buddy Blue lived as a family. But one day their humans moved, and since there was no more room in the boxes, they left them alone in the garden. It was the neighbors who fed them before they arrived with us. Despite this, neither of them harbors the slightest resentment toward humans. Maïa is very affectionate and loving; she adores sunbathing naps, and if there's an accommodating human to scratch her belly, she is in heaven! She is a family dog, calm but energetic on walks: you need to be able to hold her, as she is strong. She has a few basic bits of training that will need to be developed further. She has lived with cats and children. With female dogs, compatibility will need to be tested, but with male dogs, especially the big ones, she gets along well despite the occasional manly disagreement. She can be adopted with or without her fellow traveler in misfortune. Thanks to Amélie for the wonderful photos!

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Son histoire Maïa et son copain Blue vivaient en famille. Mais un jour leurs humains ont déménagé et comme il n’y avait plus de place dans les cartons, ils les ont laissés tout seuls dans le jardin. Ce sont les voisins qui le sont nourris avant qu’ils n’arrivent chez nous. Malgré cela, aucun d’eux ne nourrit la moindre rancœur envers l’humain. Maïa est très affectueuse et aimante, elle adore les siestes au soleil et s’il y a un humain conciliant pour lui gratter le bidou, elle est aux anges ! C’est une chienne de famille, calme mais énergique en promenade : il faut pouvoir la tenir car elle est puissante. Elle a quelques menues bases d’éducation qu’il faudra approfondir. Elle vivait avec des chats et des enfants. Avec les femelles, l’entente sera à tester mais avec les congénères mâles, en tout cas les grands, elle s’entend bien malgré quelques explications viriles de temps en temps. Elle peut être adoptée avec ou sans son compagnon de galère. Merci à Amélie pour les magnifiques photos !

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA Grillon
Living with Maia
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Maia home

What you'll need for Maia 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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Maia

What life with Maia looks like

Maia is a young adult cane corso dog waiting at SPA Grillon in France.

A 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 France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Maia, answered.

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