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Adopt Max

Belgian Malinois · Male · Adult · 6 years

Max arrived from a pound; he was identified, and we can see on his microchip that this poor little one has already been with several families... We don't yet know how he gets along with other animals. He is a very, very gentle dog with humans, and he's quite the foodie. He is in SOS because he has an old fracture in a leg that makes him not use one of his limbs much anymore. Therefore, a placement without stairs will be necessary for him. He won't be able to do too many long walks because of his disability, but he will need to be well channelled and mentally stimulated. He's just waiting for you to be his last family!

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Max est arrivé de fourrière, il était identifié et nous pouvons voir sur sa puce que ce pauvre loulou a déjà fait plusieurs familles... Nous ne connaissons pas encore ses ententes avec les autres animaux C'est un chien très très gentil avec l'humain, très gourmand Il est en SOS car il a une ancienne fracture à une patte qui fait qu'il n'utilise plus trop un de ses membres, de ce fait un placement sans escaliers sera obligatoire pour lui Il ne pourra pas faire de trop grandes balades à cause de son handicap mais il faudra bien le canaliser et le dépenser mentalement Il n'attend que vous pour être sa dernière famille !

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Cabourg
Shelter
SPA Cabourg
Living with Max
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Cared for by SPA Cabourg · CabourgLearn about Belgian Malinois

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Max home

What you'll need for Max 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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a adult belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Cabourg in Cabourg.

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 Max, answered.

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