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Thay

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy

Male Malinois, medium-large breed, born in March 2022, arrived at the shelter in May 2026. He is energetic, sensitive, and emotionally expressive. He is compatible with children after introductions and gets along with cats. He lives in a well-fenced yard.

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Accueil Thay Catégories : chien, moyen-grand DescriptionInformations complémentaires Informations complémentaires Sexe Mâle Origine Race reconnue Race Malinois Né en mars 2022 Date d'arrivée au refuge mai 2026 Identification 250268780338473 Conditions de vie Maison avec jardin très bien clos Énergie Sensible, émotif, Très dynamique Entente chats Non Entente chiens Compatible selon présentations Enfants Pas d'enfant Produits similaires Scarla Black Loom

Size
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Age
Puppy
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
SPA de Loire Atlantique
Living with Thay
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA de Loire Atlantique · NantesLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Thay home

What you'll need for Thay 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

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    €20–35

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About Thay

What life with Thay looks like

Thay is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at SPA de Loire Atlantique in Nantes.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇫🇷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.

Nantes, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Thay, answered.

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