Belgian Shepherd Malinois Dogs Available for Adoption

Meet Caria – A Brilliant, Loyal Belgian Malinois Ready for Her Second Chance

Caria is a stunning 18-month-old female Belgian Malinois who was found as a stray on the streets of Houston, quietly waiting for someone to notice her. Now safe and thriving, she’s ready to find the forever home she truly deserves.

True to her breed, Caria is intelligent, eager to please, and highly trainable—but she has a softer, calmer edge than many Malinois. She offers a beautiful balance of energy and gentleness that makes her both fun and easy to live with.

The Basics:
   •   Fully house trained
   •   Crate trained
   •   Excellent house manners
   •   Spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed
   •   Heartworm positive (currently in treatment, expected to complete mid-April)

Personality & Social Skills:

Caria does wonderfully with adults (kids over 12 ok) and other dogs. She has a gentle, submissive play style and would thrive with a calm, confident adult dog who can help build her confidence.

One of her sweetest habits? When she comes inside, she automatically sits—and often offers her left paw without being asked. She truly wants to connect and make her people proud.

She bonds deeply and will become a loyal, devoted companion to her family.

Her Ideal Home:

Caria would do best with:
   •   An active family
   •   A securely fenced yard
   •   A commitment to continued training and enrichment
   •   People who understand and appreciate the intelligence of the Malinois breed

She loves to learn. She loves to engage. And most of all, she loves being connected to her humans.

If you’re looking for a smart, affectionate, and loyal partner to share adventures, quiet evenings, and everything in between—Caria may be your perfect match.

Caria is currently being fostered in Texas but available to transport to approved adopter in the Midwest, Northeast and Canada.

$400 Adoption fee includes vaccinations, Spay/Neuter, microchip, deworming,
$300 fee for Transport and vet/documentation requirements in preparation for transport.

You can find my form "AJC Rescue & Transport Adoption Application" at:

https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/AJCR/Dog

The Belgian Shepherd Malinois is a versatile and intelligent working dog breed known for its agility, loyalty, and protective nature. Originating from Belgium, these medium-sized dogs have a distinctive short coat in shades of fawn with a black mask. Malinois excel in various roles such as military, police, search and rescue, and as loyal family companions. With proper training and socialization, the Belgian Shepherd Malinois thrives on mental stimulation and physical activity to channel its high energy levels effectively.

The mission of AJC Rescue & Transport is to rescue dogs of all breeds and ages, rehabilitate and vet them,...