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Winnie

Belgian Malinois · Male · Adult · 5 years

Winnie, a sensitive Great Pyrenees with a troubled past, was at risk of euthanasia due to his history of being abandoned by his owners one after another. He was a loving dog despite his past, but he had never known a stable home and was slowly learning to walk on a leash and harness. He needs a gentle, supportive family with a genuine desire to help him feel at ease. We are unsure of his compatibility with other animals, so this will need to be tested if you already have other dogs. It's time for him to find the fulfillment he needs. (At the shelter since 07/17/2021)

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À propos À l'adoption Perdus/Trouvés Nous aider Contact > Winnie, au passé compliqué, à l’attache dans une cour, ayant perdu ses propriétaires un la suite de l’autre, était voué à l’euthanasie car il n’y avait pas de solution pour le sortir de là ! Winnie est grand Loulou sensible, débordant d’amour pour les humains malgré son passif … C’est un chien qui n’a rien connu, il réapprend seulement et doucement les balades en laisse et aux harnais. Il a besoin d’une famille douce, présente, avec la VRAIE envie de l’aider à se sentir bien Nous ne connaissons pas ses ententes avec les autres animaux, ce sera à tester si vous avez d’autres chiens. Il est temps pour lui de trouver l’épanouissement dont il a besoin (Au refuge depuis le 17/07/2021 )

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇧🇪Mons
Shelter
L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières
Living with Winnie
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières · MonsLearn about Belgian Malinois

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Winnie home

What you'll need for Winnie 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 Winnie

What life with Winnie looks like

Winnie is a large adult belgian malinois dog waiting at L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières in Mons.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇧🇪Adopting from Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

Mons, Belgium browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Winnie, answered.

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