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Belgian Malinois · Female · Adult · 6 years

XENA is a beautiful malinois who is initially wary but turns out to be affectionate and endearing once she feels at ease. She came from a pound and her past is unknown, having always lived in difficult conditions. She cannot tolerate life in a cage and finally deserves a safe and loving home. XENA is playful, greedy, and affectionate, ready to share moments of intimacy with patient humans. For her well-being, she must be the only animal in the household, so she can fully enjoy the attention and love she will receive.

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Xena est une belle malinoise, méfiante au premier abord, mais qui se révèle câline et attachante une fois en confiance. Elle vient de fourrière et son passé est inconnu, ayant toujours vécu dans des conditions difficiles. Elle supporte très mal la vie en box et mérite enfin un foyer sûr et aimant. Xena est joueuse, gourmande et affectueuse, prête à partager des moments de complicité avec des humains patients. Pour son bien-être, elle devra être le seul animal du foyer, afin de profiter pleinement de l’attention et de l’amour qui lui seront donnés.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Arry
Shelter
Gerhard Cramer)
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Bringing XENA home

What you'll need for XENA 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 XENA

What life with XENA looks like

XENA is a adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Gerhard Cramer) in Arry.

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 XENA, answered.

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