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Mixed Breed · Male

MILO has already known two families, cruelty, hunger, and abandonment. When he was young, he was denied outings and was thrown against the wall when he needed to go... Remarkably resilient, MILO still loves humans. He is afraid of certain manipulations and knows very little, but he just wants to learn. He is a lively, playful, and affectionate young dog who deserves committed adopters to give him a life full of love and walks. MILO might eventually get along with respectful children. His interactions with other dogs will need to be tested on a case-by-case basis but he doesn't seem to appreciate them at first glance.

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Milo a déjà connu deux familles, la maltraitance, la faim et l'abandon. Quand il était petit, il était privé de sorties et était balancé contre le mur lorsqu'il faisait ses besoins... Incroyablement résilient, Milo aime encore les humains. Il a peur de certaines manipulations et ne connait pas grand chose, mais il ne demande qu'à apprendre. C'est un jeune chien vif, joueur et affectueux qui mérite des adoptants investis pour lui offrir une vie remplie d'amour et de balades. Milo pourrait éventuellement s'entendre avec des enfants respectueux. Ses ententes avec d'autres chiens seront à tester au cas par cas mais il ne semble pas les apprécier au premier abord.

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇷Ardennes
Shelter
Maubert-Fontaine)
Living with MILO
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Maubert-Fontaine) · ArdennesLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing MILO home

What you'll need for MILO 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 MILO

What life with MILO looks like

MILO is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Maubert-Fontaine) in Ardennes.

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 MILO, answered.

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