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SPARTACUS

Belgian Malinois Β· Male Β· Young Β· 3 years

Spartacus is a shelter dog whose life did not start off in the best way. His past has taught him to be wary and to take his time before trusting others. But behind this tough exterior is a sensitive and lovable dog.

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Spartacus est un chien de refuge dont la vie n’a pas commencΓ© de la plus belle des faΓ§ons. Son passΓ© lui a appris Γ  se mΓ©fier et Γ  prendre le temps avant d’accorder sa confiance Mais derriΓ¨re cette carapace se cache un chien sensible et attachant.

Size
β€”
Age
Young Β· 3 years
Location
πŸ‡«πŸ‡·Nantes
Shelter
Bouguenais)
Cared for by Bouguenais)Β Β· NantesLearn about Belgian Malinois β†’

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing SPARTACUS home

What you'll need for SPARTACUS in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 SPARTACUS

What life with SPARTACUS looks like

SPARTACUS is a young adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Bouguenais) in Nantes.

A 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" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡«πŸ‡·Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract, and shelters often cover sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and a passport. Confirm with the shelter what is included. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Nantes, France β€” browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting SPARTACUS, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about SPARTACUS?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Bouguenais) handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw SPARTACUS on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt SPARTACUS if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Bouguenais) whether they will for SPARTACUS, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is SPARTACUS already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for SPARTACUS. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Bouguenais), so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if SPARTACUS isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Bouguenais) about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know SPARTACUS 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 β€” 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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