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Velma

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Velma is a young malinois born on August 21, 2024, and arrived at the shelter as part of an investigation. She previously lived in a mobile home under poor conditions. Anxious, she will benefit from a treatment that can be stopped after she has seen an animal behaviorist veterinarian, once she is stabilized and feels secure in her new family. She is close to humans, seeking contact and cuddles. She is calm on walks and does not pull on the leash, making walks pleasant and relaxing. She is full of love to give. Velma is neutered and likely okay with females (introductions to be arranged at the shelter), but does not get along with cats. Velma will need a patient, gentle, and secure home ready to offer her the stability and love she has not known until now. Don't hesitate to come meet her at the shelter.

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Velma est une jeune malinoise née le 21 août 2024 et arrivée au refuge dans le cadre d’une enquête. Elle vivait jusque-là dans un mobil home, dans de mauvaises conditions. Anxieuse, elle bénéficie d’un traitement qui pourra être arrêté, après avoir vu un vétérinaire comportementaliste, une fois qu’elle sera stabilisée et en confiance dans sa nouvelle famille. Proche de l’humain, elle recherche le contact, les câlins. Elle est calme en balade et ne tire pas en laisse, ce qui rend les promenades agréables et détendues. Elle est pleine d’amour à donner. Velma est ok mâle et probablement ok femelle (présentations à prévoir au refuge), ne s'entend pas avec les chats Velma aura besoin d’un foyer patient, doux et sécurisant, prêt à lui offrir la stabilité et l’amour qu’elle n’a pas connus jusqu’à présent. N’hésitez pas à venir la rencontrer au refuge.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Salon-de-Provence
Shelter
SPA Salon-de-Provence
Living with Velma
  • Good with cats
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Bringing Velma home

What you'll need for Velma 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 Velma

What life with Velma looks like

Velma is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Salon-de-Provence in Salon-de-Provence.

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.

🇫🇷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 Velma, answered.

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