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Maya

Belgian Malinois · Female · Senior · 9 years

Is there an adoption project for this animal? Please send us an email () to receive the specific adoption questionnaire for the shelter (do not fill out the one on the website). A 7-day reflection period is mandatory between the moment you start your project (first email, phone, or physical contact) and the adoption. Maya is a dog who is friendly with people and very playful. She is attentive, intelligent, and learns quickly. She is clean and well-behaved, getting into the car without any issues. Maya can be aggressive in certain situations: veterinary care or an unknown person wanting to pet her. She is accustomed to wearing a muzzle at the veterinary office and in public places. Work is ongoing with a canine trainer.

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Un projet d'adoption pour cet animal ? Envoyez nous un mail () pour recevoir le questionnaire adoption spécifique au refuge (ne remplissez pas celui du site internet). Un délai de réflexion de 7 jours est obligatoire entre le moment où vous débutez votre projet (1er contact mail, tel ou physique) et l'adoption. Maya est une chienne proche de l'homme et très joueuse. A l'écoute, intelligente, elle comprend vite. Propre, sage, elle monte en voiture sans problème. Maya peut se montrer agressive dans certaines situations : soins chez le vétérinaire ou personne inconnue voulant la caresser. Elle est habituée à porter la muselière chez le vétérinaire et dans les lieux publics. Un travail est en cours avec un éducateur canin.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Millau
Shelter
SPA Millau
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Listed 2 months 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 senior belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Millau in Millau.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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.

Millau, 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 Millau 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 Millau 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 Millau 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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