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Female · Puppy · 9 months

Maria arrived at our shelter due to difficulties getting along with the other dog in her foster home. Her previous owner had taken her in when she was just three months old in Sicily. Born from a litter of puppies found abandoned by the side of a road, Maria had a complicated early life that likely influenced some of her current behaviors. Maria is a young, energetic dog who seeks a dynamic, present, and invested family for her education. Once she feels comfortable, she becomes particularly affectionate and loving, enjoying close moments with her humans. She also loves playing fetch, an excellent way to share activities with her and strengthen your bond. Daily, Maria remains a young dog with much to learn. She can be wary of certain loud, sudden, or unusual noises, which tend to worry her. Therefore, it will be important to accompany her with patience and kindness to help her gain confidence in different environments. Regarding resource management, Maria shows a primary resource guarding behavior mainly related to food. To limit tensions, she has developed the habit of eating her meals in her cage, a space where she feels safe. Her future adopters must be attentive to this point and continue with appropriate management to preserve her well-being and that of her surroundings. During walks, Maria generally feels comfortable with other dogs when they are well-mannered and respectful of her communication. She enjoys calm interactions and can be uncomfortable with other animals of the same species that are too abrupt or intrusive.

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Maria est arrivée au refuge suite à des difficultés d’entente avec l’autre chien du foyer. Son ancienne propriétaire l’avait recueillie en Sicile alors qu’elle n’avait que trois mois. Issue d’une portée de chiots retrouvée abandonnée sur le bord d’une route, Maria a connu un début de vie compliqué qui a probablement influencé certains de ses comportements actuels. Maria est une jeune chienne pleine d’énergie qui recherche une famille dynamique, présente et investie dans son éducation. Une fois en confiance, elle se montre particulièrement attachante et affectueuse, appréciant les moments de proximité avec ses humains. Elle adore également jouer à la balle, un excellent moyen de partager des activités avec elle tout en renforçant votre relation. Au quotidien, Maria reste une jeune chienne qui a encore beaucoup à apprendre. Elle peut se montrer méfiante face à certains bruits lourds, soudains ou inhabituels, qui ont tendance à l’inquiéter. Il sera donc important de l’accompagner avec patience et bienveillance afin de l’aider à gagner en confiance dans différents environnements. Concernant la gestion de ses ressources, Maria présente une protection de ressources principalement liée à la nourriture. Afin de limiter les tensions, elle a pris l’habitude de manger ses repas dans sa cage, un espace dans lequel elle se sent en sécurité. Ses futurs adoptants devront être attentifs à ce point et poursuivre une gestion adaptée afin de préserver son bien-être et celui de son entourage. Lors des promenades, Maria se montre globalement à l’aise avec les autres chiens lorsque ceux-ci sont bien codés et respectueux de sa communication. Elle apprécie les interactions calmes et peut être inconfortable face à des congénères trop brusques ou envahissants.

Size
Age
Puppy · 9 months
Location
🇧🇪Sans Collier
Shelter
Perwez)
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Cared for by Perwez) · Sans Collier

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Maria home

What you'll need for Maria in week one.

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    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
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    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

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Maria

What life with Maria looks like

Maria is a puppy/kitten dog waiting at Perwez) in Sans Collier.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇧🇪Adopting from Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Maria, answered.

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