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Belgian Malinois · Male · Senior · 9 years

I am a real malinois with the right temperament that goes with it. I will therefore need a person who knows my breed and who will know how to give me a correct living environment with strict rules. I still have a lot to learn. I love walks. I still play like a crazy little one. My only drawback is that I cannot be placed with children. I am waiting for you at the Arlon shelter.

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Je suis un vrai malinois avec le bon caractère qui va avec. Il me faudra donc une personne qui connait ma race et qui saura me donner un cadre de vie correct avec des règles strictes. J'ai encore beaucoup de choses à apprendre. J'adore les balades Je joue encore comme un petit fou Mon seul bémol est que je ne peut pas être placé avec des enfants. Je vous attends au refuge d'Arlon.

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
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Shelter
SRPA Arlon
Living with Patch
  • ✕Good with kids
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Bringing Patch home

What you'll need for Patch in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    €18–25
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About Patch

What life with Patch looks like

Patch is a senior belgian malinois dog waiting at SRPA Arlon.

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 Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Patch, answered.

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