Sprouty, adopted from the shelter, wins European competition
Sprouty was adopted from the Brussels shelter and has just been named the cutest dog in the European bubble in Brussels! Do you remember Obama, who stayed with us between late June and early July? He has since found his forever family and been renamed Sprouty. Un real champion. The ‘Cutest Pet in the Brussels Bubble’ competition was open to all European civil servants and people working in the European
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Responsible adoption: every profile counts, at any age
Adoption by elderly people is currently a topic of debate in the press. At Veeweyde, we do not impose any arbitrary age limits: we assess each case according to the animal's profile, the adopter's capabilities and the support network available. Older people can be excellent adopters. Many offer stability, time and affection. However, we do not systematically recommend that they adopt puppies or kittens, as th
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Welcome to the open day at the new shelter in Brussels
After three years of renovation work, the SRPA Veeweyde animal shelter in Anderlecht is reopening its doors in a completely redesigned setting for the well-being of the animals... and visitors! 🐶🐱 Come and take a look behind the scenes at our renovated shelter during a special open day on Saturday 18 October 2025 from 10am to 5pm. 🔸 Guided tours 🔸 Access to certain areas usually closed to the pu
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New cattery, new life for our furry friends
Our second large cattery has just been fully revamped 🎉 Big thanks to your donations via our Amazon wishlist, and to our amazing in-house handyman 💛 What’s in store for our cats now: 🌿 Cozy hideouts for the shy ones 🧗♂️ Wall platforms and walkways to climb and explore 🛏️ Hammocks, toys and snug corners to rest and play 📦 After their quarantine, our cats move into this open space wh
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A new life for our pond! 🐔
Our pond and the surrounding poultry area had been in need of care for some time. Renovation work at the refuge meant that the animals and their shelters had slowly disappeared... But today, a new chapter begins! ✨ The pond will be fully redone: deepened, sealed, and given an artificial island ✨ New pumps and piping will be installed ✨ Several trees will be planted to offer shade and life 🌳 Next up: a
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Thank you to everyone for Dog Day 🐾
A huge thank you to all of you who came to share the Dog Day with us this Saturday, August 30th at the Veeweyde Shelter! 🐶✨ Thanks to you, this day was a true success: smiles, meetings, exchanges, donations... and above all, lots of visits to our residents, the real stars of the day. We received many positive comments about the workshops, demonstrations, and the organization of our renovated s
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