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Belgian Malinois · Male · Young · 2 years

ZORRO has just arrived from the animal pound. We don't know his past. He's proving to be rather shy at first. A placement outside the city center and away from young children will be mandatory as ZORRO is not at ease with certain handling. We don't know how he gets along with other dogs or cats. As a good Malinois, he'll need to benefit from excellent physical and mental exercise in suitable spaces. If you're a fan of the breed, come meet him soon!

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Zorro nous arrive tout juste de fourrière animale. Nous ne connaissons pas son passé. Nous apprenons à le connaitre, il se révèle timide de prime abord. Un placement hors pleine ville et sans jeunes enfants sera obligatoire car Zorro ne se montre pas à l'aise avec certaines manipulations. Nous ne connaissons pas ses ententes avec les chiens, ni les chats. Comme tout bon malinois, il devra bénéficier d'une excellente dépense physique et mentale dans des espaces adaptés. Amateur de la race, venez vite le rencontrer !

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Gennevilliers
Shelter
SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont)
Living with ZORRO
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont) · GennevilliersLearn about Belgian Malinois

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing ZORRO home

What you'll need for ZORRO in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About ZORRO

What life with ZORRO looks like

ZORRO is a large young adult belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont) in Gennevilliers.

An young 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.

Note from the shelter: Requires placement outside of busy city areas, not comfortable with certain handling/manipulations

🇫🇷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 ZORRO, answered.

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