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Adopt Rex

Belgian Malinois · Male · Young · 2 years

Hi, I'm Rex, a Malinois mix, energetic, affectionate and playful. I would be your ideal companion for active outings, fun games, and cuddly moments. At first meeting, I can be a bit rough... but that's just because I'm 1 year old and curious about everything. On walks, I love sniffing around, picking fruits, and finding sticks. With other dogs, no problem: I'm cool and sociable. Once the initial excitement passes, I like to interact with my partner. I'm very gentle and affectionate. Actually, I just need to work on walking on a leash to become the perfect dog. The secret to winning my heart... games and smells. If you're looking for an active, intelligent, and loving dog...

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Salut, Moi c’est Rex, croisé malinois, dynamique, câlin et joueur, je serai ton compagnon idéal pour des sorties actives, des parties de jeux complices et des moments câlins. Au premier contact, je suis plutôt brusque… mais c’est juste que j’ai 1 an et je suis curieux de tout. En balade, j’adore sentir les odeurs, aller à la cuieillette de fruits, trouver des bâtons. Et avec les autres chiens, pas de souci : je suis cool et sociable. Une fois l’excitation du début passé, j’aime être en interaction avec mon binôme, je suis très doux et câlin. En fait il me reste juste à travailler la marche au pied pour devenir le chien idéal. Le secret pour gagner mon cœur… Les jeux et les odeurs. Si tu cherches un chien actif, intelligent, et plein d’amour… je t’attends

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Le Versoud
Shelter
APAGI
Living with Rex
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by APAGI · Le VersoudLearn about Belgian Malinois

Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Rex home

What you'll need for Rex 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 Rex

What life with Rex looks like

Rex is a young adult belgian malinois dog waiting at APAGI in Le Versoud.

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 Rex, answered.

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