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Female · Young · 3 years

Malo Female Born in September 2016 Malinois Description Description Arrived at the shelter, found wandering on the public road but the owner did not want to retrieve her. Malo is a well-trained and obedient dog, very alert and very attentive! She is a gentle, affectionate dog, very close to her human but also very nervous and anxious, she needs to be well guided and channeled. Very sporty +++, she has overflowing energy. But Madame also has a strong character, she easily imposes herself, is exclusive, and can redirect her tensions towards vulnerable people. Ideal for recreational canine sports such as mantrailing, she has very good skills and it's even a necessity for her well-being. However, she does not tolerate absences at all, has extreme attachment and has a lot of difficulty with being confined, she is ready to do anything to join her human, even if it hurts herself. Additional information Arrival date at the shelter: November 2023 Identification: 250269606731490 Can live with cats: Yes Can live with other dogs: Placement without dog but tolerates males Can live with children: No Preferred living conditions:

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Malo Femelle Née en septembre 2016 Malinois Description Description Arrivée au refuge, retrouvée errante sur la voie publique mais son propriétaire n’a pas souhaité la récupérer. Malo est un chienne éduquée et obéissante, très au taquet et très attentive ! C’est un chienne douce, affectueuse, très proche de son humain mais aussi très nerveuse et anxieuse, elle a besoin d'être bien cadrée et canalisée. Sportive +++, elle a une énergie débordante. Mais madame a aussi du caractère, elle s'impose facilement, exclusive, elle peut rediriger ses tensions sur des personnes vulnérables. Idéal pour du sport canin de loisirs type mantrailing, elle a de très bonnes compétences et c'est même un besoin, pour son bien-être. Cependant, elle ne supporte pas du tout les absences, fait de l'hyper attachement et a beaucoup de mal avec le fait d'être enfermée, est prête à tout pour rejoindre son humain, quitte à se faire mal. Informations complémentaires Date d'arrivée au refuge : novembre 2023 Identification : 250269606731490 Peut vivre avec des chats : Oui Peut vivre avec d'autres chiens : Placement sans chien mais supporte les mâles Peut vivre avec des enfants : Non Conditions de vie souhaitées : Maison avec jardin bien clos

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
SPA de Loire Atlantique
Living with Malo
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA de Loire Atlantique · Nantes

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Malo home

What you'll need for Malo 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
  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
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    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 Malo

What life with Malo looks like

Malo is a young adult dog waiting at SPA de Loire Atlantique in Nantes.

An 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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Malo, answered.

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