Valou the Malinois is looking for a sporty and available family

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Valou is a resident of the Besançon SPA . This is what the trainers tell us about him:

Nom : Valou

Date of birth : 01/10/21 (3 ans)

Sex : Neutered male

Race : Malinois

Arrival at the shelter : 10/10/24 (1 month)

History : Recovered by the pound, he wandered around town.

Character : Very playful, Valou is a large dog full of life. He is curious, affectionate, and loves spending time with trustworthy humans. Very attached to his master, even a little protective… He will need an adopter who knows the breed well.

Agreements : His interactions with other dogs are a bit random. Valou will need to be properly socialized, if possible with the support of a professional. Be careful, strong predatory instinct on small dogs ⚠ Not ok with cats or other small animals. We will also avoid children.

Special needs : Valou being reactive on cars, we will favor placement in the countryside, or outskirts of town, to allow adopters to work on this problem in better conditions. Valou being a large dog full of life but also with gaps in his behavior, we will also favor placement as the only dog ​​in the family, to allow adopters to better focus on his rehabilitation. We do not exclude a placement with another dog already present, only if it is already perfectly trained. Valou's placement with another dog will only be done if it proves to be a big bonus for Valou's rehabilitation.

Profile of adopters : Valou will need young and athletic adopters. He needs to exert himself a lot, and he is very powerful. Future adopters of Valou will necessarily have to know the breed, and this will not be their first dog.

Adoption: a decision not to be taken lightly!

Adopting from a shelter is an opportunity to give an animal another chance. It is also an immense responsibility that engages you.

• Can you make time for it?
• Do you have the budget to support a companion (food, health costs)?
• Is your living environment suitable for an animal?

Here is some advice from the “Animal Defense” Confederation for a worry-free adoption.