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OSSONN

Belgian Malinois · Male · Adult · 7 years

Ossonn is gentle, playful, affectionate and energetic. He knows how to live in an apartment if he is well exercised, he knows how to be clean and doesn't make a mess. Ossonn is gentle, playful, affectionate and energetic. He knows how to live in an apartment if he is well exercised, he knows how to be clean and doesn't make a mess.

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Ossonn est gentil, joueur, câlin et dynamique. Il sait vivre en appartement si il est bien dépensé, il sait être propre et ne fait pas de bétise. Ossonn est gentil, joueur, câlin et dynamique. Il sait vivre en appartement si il est bien dépensé, il sait être propre et ne fait pas de bétise.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with OSSONN
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Refuge Angoumois · AngoulêmeLearn about Belgian Malinois →
More dogs in Angoulême →More dogs in France →

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing OSSONN home

What you'll need for OSSONN in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 OSSONN

What life with OSSONN looks like

OSSONN is a large adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Angoulême, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting OSSONN, answered.

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