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Maya

Belgian Malinois · Female

Hello everyone, I'm Maya! I'm 18 months old, a beautiful Malinois full of life, energy, and love to give. I'm a young obedient and affectionate dog: I know how to sit, give my paw, and I love making humans happy when they spend time with me. I love playing, running, learning, and sharing beautiful moments. Like all young dogs, I need a present family who will devote time to me, continue my education, and allow me to expend my energy to be fully fulfilled. I have not been very well socialized, which is why I am currently reactive towards my fellow dogs and some vehicles when they make a lot of noise. With some education classes, this should be resolved. Behind my gaze is a tender dog who only wants one thing: to find a home where she can finally put her bags down forever. So, if you think you can offer me this chance, come meet me at the shelter. See you soon, Maya! Contact:

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Bonjour à tous, moi c’est Maya ! J’ai 18 mois, je suis une magnifique Malinoise pleine de vie, d’énergie et d’amour à donner. Je suis une jeune chienne obéissante et attachante : je sais m’asseoir, donner la patte et j’adore faire plaisir aux humains qui prennent du temps avec moi. J’aime jouer, courir, apprendre et partager de beaux moments. Comme tous les jeunes chiens, j’ai besoin d’une famille présente, qui aura du temps à me consacrer, à poursuivre mon éducation et à me permettre de me dépenser pour être pleinement épanouie. Je n ai certainement pas été très bien sociabilisée ce qui fait que je suis pour le moment réactive envers mes congénères et certains véhicules quand ils font beaucoup de bruits. Avec quelques cours d éducation cela devrait rentrer dans l ordre. Derrière mon regard se cache une chienne tendre qui ne demande qu’une chose : trouver un foyer où elle pourra enfin poser ses valises pour toujours. Alors, si vous pensez pouvoir m’offrir cette chance, venez me rencontrer au refuge. À bientôt, Maya ! Contact :

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇷Grenoble
Shelter
SPA du Dauphine
Cared for by SPA du Dauphine · GrenobleLearn about Belgian Malinois

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Maya home

What you'll need for Maya 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 Maya

What life with Maya looks like

Maya is a adult belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA du Dauphine in Grenoble.

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.

Grenoble, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Maya, answered.

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