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Mélina

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Melina just arrived at the shelter and is already showing herself to be an adorable and lively dog. Of medium size, she exudes positive energy and greatly enjoys human interaction. Very friendly, Melina comes to us easily and loves to share play and interaction time. She is social with other dogs, seeming to appreciate their company and fully enjoy the exchanges. Playful, endearing, and dynamic, Melina is looking for a present and active family ready to offer her attention, new experiences, and a beautiful new life full of companionship. 🐾 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM Saturday 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved. SPA de l’Yonne.

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Melina vient tout juste d’arriver au refuge et se montre déjà comme une chienne adorable et pleine de vie. De taille moyenne, elle déborde d’énergie positive et apprécie énormément le contact avec l’humain. Très avenante, Melina vient facilement vers nous et adore partager des moments de jeu et d’interaction. Sociable avec les autres chiens, elle semble apprécier leur compagnie et profite pleinement des échanges. Joueuse, attachante et dynamique, Melina recherche une famille présente et active, prête à lui offrir attention, découvertes et une belle nouvelle vie remplie de complicité. 🐾 lundi, mercredi, jeudi13h30 – 16h30samedi14h00 – 17h00 Copyright © 2025. Tous droits réservés SPA de l’Yonne. Fais avec ♥️ par Au Service du Web

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Auxerre
Shelter
SPA de l
Living with Mélina
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Mélina home

What you'll need for Mélina 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 Mélina

What life with Mélina looks like

Mélina is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA de l in Auxerre.

An young 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.

Auxerre, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mélina, answered.

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