How do I contact the shelter about Nirvana?

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 Nirvana on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Nirvana 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 Nirvana 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 Nirvana 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 Nirvana 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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Nirvana

Belgian Malinois · Female · Adult · 8 years

Past: abandoned, divorce. My character: cheerful; very affectionate; well-behaved; dynamic; manageable by those she knows; stubborn; very sensitive; calm. Size: 25.30 kg. Family looking for: gentle; patient; loving walks; calm. Grooming at the shelter: very pleasant and easy. Education: very obedient. Osteopathy: shoulder and front paw blockage. Hello adopters, I am Nirvana, a very beautiful dog with a great character, lovely, obedient, playful, very grateful. The saddest day of my life was the day I was abandoned at the shelter. In this unknown place, with unknown people and filled with dogs as noisy and unknown as the rest, I didn't understand what was happening to me. I didn't understand why, because I am a loyal dog close to those I love. However, thanks to the persistence of volunteers, I have relearned to trust, to love outings, cuddles and games. I gradually accepted their presence next to me and I loved their treats, especially ham (yum yum). They managed to make me love people again, to love my dog life as I knew it. Now, I go out with many volunteers, I love being pampered (I even prefer cuddles over my bowl) and having play sessions in the shelter parks with them. On walks, I don't pull and I am an obedient dog who even recognizes from afar the volunteers who take care of me. I am a dog who needs to be loved, I need to feel your love to show you how even more extraordinary I can be. My little nicknames: My princess or noodle. Canydays 2024: it's time for 15km over 2 days and discovery of nirvana on top. Breed story malinois (unknown cross): height of 56 to 66 cm for a weight of 20 to 30 kg; affectionate; faithful; reactive; versatile; very determined; athletic; highly developed sense of smell; working breed; devoted.

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Passé: abandon divorce Mon caractère : joyeuse ; très câline ; sage ; dynamique ; manipulable par ceux qu’elle connaît ; bourrique ; très sensible ; calme. Gabarit : 25.30 kg Famille rechercher : douce ; patiente; aimant les balades ; calme . Toilettage refuge : très agréable et facile Education : très obéissante Ostéopathie : blocage épaules et avant main Salut les adoptants, moi je suis Nirvana, une extra belle chienne de caractère, adorable, obéissante, joueuse, très reconnaissante. Le jour le plus triste de ma vie a été ce jour où j’ai été abandonnée au refuge. Dans ce lieu inconnu, avec des personnes inconnues et rempli de chiens tout aussi bruyants et inconnus que le reste, je n’ai pas compris ce qui m’arrivait. Je n’ai pas compris pourquoi, car je suis une chienne loyale et proche de ceux que j’aime. Cependant, grâce à la ténacité de bénévoles , j’ai ré appris à faire confiance, à aimer les sorties, les câlins et les jeux. J’ai accepté petit à petit leur présence auprès de moi et j’ai adoré leurs friandises, surtout le jambon (miam miam) . Elles ont réussi à me refaire aimer les gens, me refaire aimer ma vie de chien comme je la connaissais. Maintenant, je sors avec beaucoup de bénévoles, j’adore me faire chouchouter (je préfère même les câlins que ma gamelle) et avoir des séances de jeux dans les parcs du refuge avec eux. En promenade, je ne tire pas et je suis une chienne obéissante qui reconnait même de loin les bénévoles qui s’occupent de moi. Je suis une chienne qui a besoin d’être aimé, j’ai besoin de ressentir votre amour pour me montrer encore plus extraordinaire. Mes petits surnoms : Ma princesse ou nouille Canydays 2024 : c’est partie pour 15km sur 2 jours et découverte de nirvana au top Histoire de race malinois ( croisement inconnu ) : taille de 56 à 66 cm pour un poids de 20 à 30 kg ; affectueux ; fidèle ; réactif ; polyvalent ; très volontaire ; sportif ; odorat très développé ; race de travail ; dévouée.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

SPA de l

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Nirvana home

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About Nirvana

What life with Nirvana looks like

Nirvana is a medium-sized adult belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA de l in France.

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 Nirvana, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nirvana?: 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 Nirvana on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nirvana 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 Nirvana 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 Nirvana 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 Nirvana 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.