To strengthen our reception team, we are looking for a motivated volunteer to welcome visitors at our shelter. Availability : twice a week, ideally on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. Profile : The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, a good knowledge of animals, and feels comfortable interacting with the public. Bilingual FR/NL is an asset. Main responsibilities : welcoming and guiding vi

In 2025, the shelters of Veeweyde continued their mission: rescuing, caring for and rehoming abandoned and vulnerable animals in Belgium. Despite challenging conditions, hundreds of animals were taken in and many found a new home. How many animals were taken in during 2025? Overall, more than 1,500 animals were taken in across Veeweyde shelters. Brussels (Anderlecht) 537 animals taken in 502 ado

Good news for Lana: the X-ray check carried out this week confirms that her recovery is progressing very well. An important step that allows us to look ahead with optimism. After several weeks of rest and care, Lana can now gradually resume normal activity. Her first outings have already begun: short sessions in the yard (around 10 minutes), kept calm and without excitement leash walks, with duration gradual

Just two weeks after being put up for adoption, the process of finding them the right homes has now come to an end. Their new families have come to pick them up. After a difficult and unstable start, a new life is now beginning for them. But behind this beautiful story, two dogs are still waiting for their chance. ???? Their parents, Athena and Hades, are still looking for a home. They cared for their puppi

Lana underwent surgery today for her ruptured knee ligaments. The operation went well and, after several hours, Lana was able to return to the shelter, where she is now resting in one of the kennels in our infirmary. This surgery, which was essential to allow her to regain a comfortable and pain-free life, was made possible thanks to your donations and your support during our fundraising appeal at the end of

The snow has fallen on the shelter, offering a new perspective on our spaces and the daily life of the animals.Despite the winter, the routine remains the same: walks, care, and attentive presence with the animals. The Veeweyde team

Lana, our brave 2-year-old female Staffy, was diagnosed in early November with a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in her left rear leg. Thanks to your support in late December, the full amount needed for her surgery and post-operative care was raised in just a few days! Lana’s surgery is scheduled for January 20th. Everything is in place to ensure the surgery goes as smoothly as possible. Lana wi

Lana, our brave 2-year-old female Staffordshire bull terrier, was diagnosed in early November with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left hind leg. ? Thanks to your support at the end of December, the amount needed for her surgery and post-operative care was raised in just a few days! Lana's surgery is scheduled for 20 January. Everything is in place to ensure that the procedure goes smoothly. Lana

Since 1 January 2026, the Netherlands has tightened its animal welfare legislation. The keeping, breeding and sale of certain breeds of cats, including Sphynx and Scottish Fold cats, is now prohibited. Why are these breeds affected? The Dutch authorities believe that certain extreme morphological characteristics can harm the health and welfare of animals. Sphynx cats, which have no functional coat, are more vu