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MALKO

Belgian Malinois · Unknown · Adult · 8 years

MALKO is currently in custody at the Lyon SPA, as part of our "SOS distress" program, in order to provide him with a temporary home and care during the hospitalization of his owner. He is a kind Belgian Shepherd dog, 8 years old. Godparents will allow our Association to meet his daily needs.

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Malko est actuellement en garde à la SPA de Lyon, dans le cadre de notre programme “SOS détresse”, afin de lui offrir un foyer temporaire et des soins durant l’hospitalisation de son propriétaire. C’est un gentil Berger Belge de 8 ans. Des parrains et marraines permettront à notre Association de subvenir à ses besoins quotidiens.

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Age
Adult · 8 years
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Shelter
SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est
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Bringing MALKO home

What you'll need for MALKO in week one.

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    €35–45
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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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About MALKO

What life with MALKO looks like

MALKO is a adult belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est.

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.

🇫🇷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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting MALKO, answered.

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