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Adopt MALO

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

MALO is a 2-year-old crossbreed French Spaniel, full of life and energy. He has known a life on a leash... today, he finally deserves to discover the happiness of a real home, with freedom, attention and love. Despite his past, MALO is a kind, sociable and deeply affectionate dog. What you need to know, he needs time to feel comfortable with other dogs (gentle introductions), he can be a bit rough with children, without malice and will be very close to his human (strong bond). MALO is not perfect... but he has huge potential. With patience, kindness and a reassuring environment, he will become an exceptional companion. He is looking for an involved family, ready to give him time to develop and to offer him the life he never had.

Read original (fr)

Malo est un jeune croisé Épagneul Français de 2 ans, plein de vie et d’énergie Il a connu une vie à l’attache… aujourd’hui, il mérite enfin de découvrir le bonheur d’un vrai foyer, avec liberté, attention et amour. Malgré son passé, Malo est un chien gentil, sociable et profondément attachant. Ce qu’il faut savoir, besoin de temps pour être à l’aise avec les autres chiens (présentations en douceur), il peut être un peu brusque avec les enfants, sans méchanceté et sera très proche de son humain (lien fort) Malo n’est pas parfait… mais il a un potentiel énorme. Avec de la patience, de la bienveillance et un cadre rassurant, il deviendra un compagnon exceptionnel. Il cherche une famille engagée, prête à lui laisser le temps d’évoluer et à lui offrir la vie qu’il n’a jamais eue.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
Living with MALO
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA Vichy (Brugheas) · VichyLearn about Mixed Breed

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
    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 MALO

What life with MALO looks like

MALO is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

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 Vichy (Brugheas) 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 Vichy (Brugheas) 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 Vichy (Brugheas) 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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