From Shelter Dog… to Patrol Dog

Good news for our brave Malinois Kaia, who was recently adopted by the Uccle K9 unit! 👮 🚓 After three months of successful testing, she has officially joined the program to become a certified patrol dog. And that's not all: once this first step is completed, Kaïra (her new name given by her police partner) will begin specialized training to earn her certification as an active drug detection dog. H

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Adopting a kitten sometimes requires a bit of patience

We are currently receiving a lot of requests to adopt a kitten. This is completely understandable: births are numerous between March and October, and the desire to welcome a little kitten is strong during this time. However, it is important to know that we operate with a waiting list, sometimes long, of several months. And this wait is not always compatible with the irresistible urge to have a kitten right now,

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July: up to 30 pet surrender requests per day.

Summer is a VERY challenging time at the shelter. Our team is dealing with a constant influx of urgent calls. We counted nearly 30 on the last Friday before the holidays. "I'm flying out tomorrow, what do I do if you're full?" "Do you want me to tie it to a pole?" "What should I do then?!" "What happens if I abandon it in the street—just a fine?". We understand that life can bring unexpected situations, but

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A huge thank you to the Plancenoit preschool.

We had the great joy of welcoming the children from the Plancenoit preschool to the shelter this week, to beautifully close a school year dedicated to animals. Throughout the year, the students carefully and lovingly prepared beautiful handmade gifts for our residents: 🧵 Lovely blankets sewn with the names of our dogs, 🎁 Decorated boxes for the cats, 🎲 Homemade toys to entertain them, 🍽️ And

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Refuges en Colère: A Major Step Forward in the Walloon Region

The “Refuges en Colère” Collective, which brings together nearly 80 shelters and associations from Wallonia and Brussels, has just achieved an important first victory. On Wednesday, July 2, representatives of the collective were received for nearly two hours by Minister-President Adrien Dolimont, who presented them with a series of concrete measures aligned with the demands that shelters have been voicing fo

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5 things to think about before adopting a pet

Adopting a pet is rewarding and exciting, but it’s also a big responsibility. Before you bring home a new companion, here are five things to think about. Daily care needs All animals require daily care and attention, whether it’s a dog, a cat or a rabbit. Dogs require daily walks, play, and mental stimulation to stay happy and healthy. Depending on the breed, some dogs may need more exercise and enric

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