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Belgian Malinois · Male · Puppy

About Adoption Lost/Found Help us Contact > Max needs a family with knowledge of the breed. Sweetness, kindness and able to meet all his needs. Max has not had the opportunity to be socialized as he should have. Not enough outings, cage and muzzle have been his path for a long time. You have to go slowly with him, show him things calmly and patiently. He has lived with small children, but this will need to be tested. He would be the ideal and faithful companion for his family. At the shelter since:

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À propos À l'adoption Perdus/Trouvés Nous aider Contact > Max a besoin d’une famille avec des connaissances de la race. Douceurs, bienveillances et capable de combler tous ses besoins. Max n’a pas eu l’occasion d’être sociabilisé comme il aurait dû. Pas de sortie suffisante, cage et muselière ont été son parcours pendant un long moment. Il faut y aller doucement avec lui, lui montrer les choses avec calme et patience. Il a vécu avec des petits enfants, mais ce sera à tester. Il serait le compagnon idéal et fidèle à sa famille. Au refuge depuis : 03/05/2026

Size
Large
Age
Puppy
Location
🇧🇪Mons
Shelter
L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières
Living with Max
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières · MonsLearn about Belgian Malinois

Listed 1 week 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
    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 Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a large puppy/kitten belgian malinois dog waiting at L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières in Mons.

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.

Mons, Belgium browse more dogs in Belgium.

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. L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières 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 — L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières 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 L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières 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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