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SONY

Belgian Malinois · Male · Young · 2 years

SONY is an energetic dog, normally a malinois. No reaction during encounters with other animals of the same species, he looks and continues his way, he is not attracted to water, he likes long walks and loves to play with a ball. He is a loving dog once settled, he enjoys brushing and asks for cuddles. He will be a wonderful companion.

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SONY un loulou énergique, normal c’est un malinois. Pas de réaction lors des croisements congénères, il regarde et continue son chemin, il n’est pas attiré par l’eau, il aime les longues promenades et il adore jouer au ballon. C’est un chien affectueux une fois posé, il apprécie le brossage et réclame des caresses. Il sera un merveilleux compagnon de vie. Sony promet des promenades sportives, des jeux à gogo et des câlins XXL

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Poitiers
Shelter
SPA Poitiers
Cared for by SPA Poitiers · PoitiersLearn about Belgian Malinois

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing SONY home

What you'll need for SONY 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 SONY

What life with SONY looks like

SONY is a young adult belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Poitiers in Poitiers.

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 SONY, answered.

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