🚨Ultimatum for the Animal Cause🚨
📍 Large gathering in Namur on July 9 Two weeks after filing a strike notice, the silence of the Minister of Animal Welfare, Adrien Dolimont (MR), is deafening. ❌ No dialogue with the representatives of the collective.❌ No position taken.❌ No structural measures in response to the urgent situation on the ground. The collective “Refuges en Colère,” representing nearly 80 associations, is call
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Do you have a garden umbrella you don’t use anymore? Our dogs need it!
With the arrival of warmer weather, our residents are enjoying our yards and parks to relax, play, and get some fresh air. But under the sun, they also need shady spots to rest comfortably. That’s why we’re asking for your help! If you have a garden/patio umbrella in good condition, with its base, that you no longer use, we would be delighted to receive it. It would make a big difference for our dogs during t
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Animal Welfare at Home and Around the World: Diverse Efforts and Challenges
Animal welfare is a growing global concern, with countries around the world taking action to improve the treatment and protection of animals. Read below for stories highlighting different efforts and challenges at home and around the world. Switzerland: Transparency on the hidden pain behind animal food Starting from the 1st of July, food packaging in Switzerland must declare any painful practices used on an
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The hot weather is here: our tips to help dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs stay cool
When the temperature rises, our pets can suffer from the heat much more quickly than we do. Here are some simple steps you can take to protect them throughout the summer, depending on their species. 🐶 Dogs: watch out for walks and overheating Long or short hair: brush first Long-haired dogs generally do not need to be shaved. Their fur also serves as insulation against heat. However, brush them regularly
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Exceptional closure of our refuge from 16 to 21 June
Dear animal lovers, We would like to inform you that, exceptionally, our refuge will be closed for a week from Monday 16 June. After 11 months of renovation, our administrative offices are finally ready to welcome our team back into modernised and more functional premises. In order to carry out the rearrangement and installation in the best possible conditions, we must temporarily suspend our public reception
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Cats that are the least likely to get adopted
Unfortunately, some cats are less likely to be adopted, even though they have so much love to give. In this article, you’ll discover which cats face the biggest challenges, along with some profiles of our cats who are looking for their forever home. Shy cats Shelters can be a stressful place for cats - unfamiliar surroundings, the presence of other cats and animals, and different people coming and going. It
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A massive mobilisation: “Refuges en colère”
On Friday 6 June, more than 60 associations and shelters in Wallonia and Brussels announced that they were joining forces to urge the public authorities to take urgent action on animal welfare. What set off the fuse? Recent returns of animals to the people who mistreated them, dramatic cases that have shaken public opinion. Indeed, in recent months, several court decisions have shocked animal rights adv
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Our sheep got a haircut!
It's that time of year again! Every year, our sheep get shorn here at our Anderlecht shelter before the weather starts to warm up. Why is shearing sheep important? Shearing our sheep is essential for their health and comfort. Sheep have a thick wool coat, and without shearing, they can overheat during the hot summer months. As their wool grows, it also becomes heavy, and so shearing them lets them move aro
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