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Belgian Malinois · Male · Young · 1 year

Pepito Pépito was removed from his previous owner due to mistreatment. At first contact, Pepito can be reserved. He needs some time to observe and build trust. With patience and gentleness, he becomes close to humans and appreciates calm and contact moments. As a young puppy, he still has a lot to learn: education, socialization, hygiene, and the basics of daily life must be worked on with seriousness, consistency, and regularity. Pepito is of a dynamic nature; he will need appropriate physical and mental expenditures as well as a clear framework. An educator's guidance is recommended during adoption. He gets along well with other animals of the same species. The interactions with cats have not yet been tested.

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PEPITO Pépito a été retiré à son ancien propriétaire pour mauvais traitements. Au premier contact, PEPITO peut se montrer réservé. Il a besoin d’un peu de temps pour observer et accorder sa confiance. Avec de la patience et de la douceur, il devient proche de l’humain et apprécie les moments de calme et de contact. Comme tout jeune chien, il a encore tout à apprendre: l’éducation, la socialisation, la propreté et les bases de la vie quotidienne devront être travaillées avec sérieux, cohérence et régularité. PEPITO est de nature dynamique, il aura besoin de dépenses physiques et mentales adaptées ainsi que d’un cadre clair. L’accompagnement d’un éducateur sera conseillé lors de l’adoption. Il s’entend bien avec ses congénères. Les ententes avec les chats n’ont pas encore été testées.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Clermont-Ferrand
Shelter
APA63 Clermont-Ferrand
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Bringing Pepito home

What you'll need for Pepito 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 Pepito

What life with Pepito looks like

Pepito is a young adult belgian malinois dog waiting at APA63 Clermont-Ferrand in Clermont-Ferrand.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Pepito, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pepito?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APA63 Clermont-Ferrand handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pepito on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pepito if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 Pepito 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 Pepito 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 APA63 Clermont-Ferrand early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pepito 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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