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Adopt Vaiana

Belgian Malinois · Female · Adult · 6 years

Since her arrival at the shelter, this touching little dog is not showing her best side; she is indeed distant with humans. But beware, if you take the time to get to know her by playing and walking with her and her companion ball, this gap will disappear and you will then discover a dog with all the qualities of an ideal companion. With other animals of the same species, she does not look for a fight, but we do not know if she likes them. Cats remain to be tested. In conclusion, this heart wounded by abandonment just wants to heal, and if you are ready to offer her the love, attention, and understanding she so desperately needs, it will then be the beginning of a beautiful love story between you.

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Depuis son arrivée au refuge, cette touchante louloute ne se montre pas sur son meilleur jour, elle est en effet distante avec l'humain. Mais attention si vous prenez le temps de faire sa connaissance en jouant et en vous promenant avec elle et sa complice balle, ce fossé disparaîtra et vous découvrirez alors une louloute avec toutes les qualités d'une compagne idéale. Avec ses congénères, elle ne cherche pas la bagarre mais nous ne savons pas si elle les aime bien. Les chats restent à tester. Pour conclure, ce cœur meurtri par l'abandon ne demande qu'à guérir et si vous êtes prêt à lui offrir l'amour, l'attention, la complicité dont elle a tant besoin, ce sera alors le début d'une belle histoire d'amour entre vous.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Le Versoud
Shelter
APAGI
Living with Vaiana
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Vaiana home

What you'll need for Vaiana 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 Vaiana

What life with Vaiana looks like

Vaiana is a adult belgian malinois dog waiting at APAGI in Le Versoud.

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 Vaiana, answered.

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