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Plume

Belgian Malinois · Female · Adult · 6 years

My story: Here is Plume, a 6-year-old Malinois. She arrived at the shelter through the pound after her owner did not want to take her back because she is not a good guard. My character: Indeed, this little one is extremely sociable with humans and loves their presence. She is a real clingy person. Plume is very affectionate and loves to give hugs and kisses. She gets along with dogs depending on the feeling and mainly with males. If a dog is already in the home, the relationship will need to be tested at the shelter. Likes/Dislikes: She is very playful and also very food-oriented. She loves walks and will be an excellent partner for cani-rando or cani-cross. Plume is indifferent towards cats. A family with children is possible for her, but we will avoid young children as she could be abrupt with them.

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Mon histoire : Voici plume,une malinoise de 6 ans.Elle est arrivée au refuge par le biais de la fourrière après que son propriétaire n’ait pas voulu la récupérer car elle n’est pas une bonne gardienne. Mon caractère : En effet cette louloute est extrêmement sociable avec les humains et elle adore leur présence.C’est un vraie pot de colle.Plume est très affectueuse et adore faire des câlins mais aussi des bisous.Elle s’entend avec les chiens selon le feeling et principalement avec les mâles.Si un chien est déjà présent au domicile l’entente sera à tester au refuge. J'aime / J'aime pas : Elle est très joueuse mais également très gourmande.Elle aime beaucoup les balades et sera une excellente partenaire de cani-rando ou cani-cross.Plume est indifférente au refuge vis à vis des chats.Une famille avec enfant sera possible pour elle mais nous éviterons les enfants en bas âge car elle pourrait se montrer brusque avec eux.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
APAA Trégrom
Living with Plume
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by APAA Trégrom · FranceLearn about Belgian Malinois

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Plume home

What you'll need for Plume 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 Plume

What life with Plume looks like

Plume is a adult belgian malinois dog waiting at APAA Trégrom 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 Plume, answered.

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