Sabina arrived at the pound in November 2023, at about one and a half years old. She came alongside another Malinois, Neron, with whom she shared a cage until he was adopted. Since then, she has shared her cage with several different male dogs, seeing them come and go as they were adopted.

Sabina is sweet, affectionate, and loving with people. She actively seeks out human contact and cherishes any cuddles or attention she can get. She is generally sociable with calm, balanced dogs, but she has a strong character and may not be compatible with every dog. Proper introductions are essential, and she thrives best in well-matched company. She may show curiosity around cats, so careful introductions are recommended.

She spends more than 23½ hours a day in a small cage, and she has now been living like that for over 2½ years. Life in the pound is extremely stressful for her, and the constant confinement is taking a toll. Despite this, Sabina remains courageous, curious, and sweet — she deserves a safe and loving home where she can finally relax, decompress, and have the time and space to show her true self.

In November 2025, Sabina was chosen for an outing to the local town, accompanied by another Malinois, Norte, whom she had never met before. They got along beautifully from the very beginning. At first, she hesitated about getting into the car—after more than two years at the pound without leaving the grounds, it was completely understandable. With a few treats and gentle encouragement, she finally jumped in.

Once in town, she surprised everyone. She jumped out confidently, walked around as if she had been there many times before, and explored all the new impressions with curiosity and enthusiasm. She pulled on the lead a little, simply because she wanted to see everything happening around her. Sabina handled traffic calmly, stayed relaxed when people passed by, and reacted kindly to other dogs. Even when a large female dog suddenly ran up to her, she responded with gentle friendliness and just wanted to play. She loved short breaks for cuddles and treats — she truly is a wonderful girl. On the way back, she climbed into the car without hesitation and travelled calmly all the way to the pound.

This outing showed how courageous, sweet, and joyful Sabina is, despite spending over two years confined in a tiny cage. She is a loyal and intelligent girl who would do best in a home with experience of the breed, where she can receive the structure, mental stimulation, and companionship she needs.

Sabina has waited far too long in a place that is not made for her. She deserves a forever home where she can finally feel safe, valued, and truly part of a family.