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Ucky

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Ucky is an adorable malinois mix with a hint of hyena. He's a young, very energetic dog with a basic education foundation, but we'll need to continue working with him, gently. Regular physical and mental activity will be very beneficial for him. Ucky has a lot of trouble with life in the shelter; don't trust his behavior behind the fence—he's much calmer outside! He's affectionate and close to humans, a bit of a love bug. He's very playful with balloons. He can definitely adapt to living in a house or an apartment.

FR·Show original

Ucky est un adorable croisé malinois avec un soupçon de hyène. C'est un jeune chien très dynamique qui a une base en éducation, mais il faudra continuer de travailler, en bienveillance, avec lui. Une activité physique et mental régulière sera très bénéfique pour lui. Ucky a beaucoup de mal avec la vie en refuge, ne vous fié pas à son comportement derrière la grille, il est beaucoup plus calme en extérieur ! Il se montre câlin et proche de l'humain, un tantinet pot de colle. Il est très joueur avec les ballons. Il peut tout à fait s'adapter à vivre en maison ou appartement.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷De Marsan
Shelter
SPA Mont-de-Marsan
Living with Ucky
  • Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Mont-de-Marsan · De MarsanLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Ucky home

What you'll need for Ucky 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 Ucky

What life with Ucky looks like

Ucky is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Mont-de-Marsan in De Marsan.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs basic training and regular exercise. Behavioral evaluation rated 2/4. All household members must meet him including dogs.

🇫🇷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.

De Marsan, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ucky, answered.

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