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Belgian Malinois · Female · Adult · 4 years

TESSY is a dog seeking a patient and understanding home. She won't bond immediately with everyone and will take the time necessary to form a genuine connection with her new family. Her time in the shelter and in her kennel has been stressful, leaving her feeling uneasy and unconfident. She needs a calm environment where she can rebuild her confidence at her own pace. TESSY will require guidance to help her understand her reactions. She needs patience, space, and clear boundaries, but will offer a great deal of affection and loyalty to those who understand and respect her. With time, she will become a loyal and protective companion for her family. Dog compatibility: Yes but cannot live with; Cat compatibility: No; Child compatibility: None.

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Tessy est une chienne qui cherche un foyer patient et compréhensif. Elle ne s’attachera pas immédiatement à tout le monde et prendra le temps nécessaire pour créer un véritable lien avec sa nouvelle famille. La vie en refuge et en box est stressante pour elle et ne lui permet pas de se sentir pleinement à l’aise. Elle a besoin d’un environnement calme, où elle pourra reprendre confiance en elle à son rythme. Tessy aura besoin d'un accompagnement pour guider ses réactions. Elle a besoin de patience, d’espace et de repères clairs, mais saura offrir beaucoup d’affection et de fidélité à ceux qui la comprendront et la respecteront. Avec le temps, elle deviendra une compagne loyale et protectrice pour sa famille. Entente chiens : Oui mais ne pourra pas vivre avec ; Entente chats : Non ; Entente enfants : Adolescents

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Moree
Shelter
Jean Leriche)
Living with TESSY
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing TESSY home

What you'll need for TESSY 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 TESSY

What life with TESSY looks like

TESSY is a adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Jean Leriche) in Moree.

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 TESSY, answered.

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