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Malibu

Belgian Malinois Β· Female Β· Adult Β· 5 years

Malibu is a true ray of sunshine with the purest soul, who absolutely thrives on love, affection and cuddles, with her world revolving around her people. She is a super-brainy girl who loves to please and is incredibly sociable with both dogs and people. She also enjoys having her soft toys to chomp on, and has a cheeky, silly side that is sure to shine through in no time. Malibu is a stunning 5-year-old Malinois x German Shepherd who would be more than happy to share her home with other dogs and would love having some canine friends. She is also happy to live with secondary school-aged children. Our assessment indicates that Malibu can be left for a couple of hours, and while she is happy to approach the car, she may need a little encouragement and practice when it comes to hopping in!

Size
β€”
Age
Adult Β· 5 years
Location
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Telford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Shrewsbury
Living with Malibu
  • βœ“Good with dogs
  • βœ•Good with cats
  • βœ“Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust ShrewsburyΒ Β· TelfordLearn about Belgian Malinois β†’

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Bringing Malibu home

What you'll need for Malibu in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Malibu

What life with Malibu looks like

Malibu is an adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury in Telford.

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" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Telford, United Kingdom β€” browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Malibu, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Malibu?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Dogs Trust Shrewsbury handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Malibu on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Malibu if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Dogs Trust Shrewsbury whether they will for Malibu, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Malibu already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Malibu. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Dogs Trust Shrewsbury, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Malibu isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Dogs Trust Shrewsbury about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Malibu 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 (EN). Translation is imperfect β€” 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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