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Visit the Veeweyde shelter in Brussels: opening hours and practical information

Would you like to visit the animals at our shelter in Anderlecht? Our shelter is open to the public from Monday to Saturday, with different visiting arrangements in the morning and afternoon. Here is all the practical information you need before your visit. Our opening hours : Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm: by appointment only. In the morning, the shelter is only accessible to visitors who have

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What if your love for animals could continue to protect them tomorrow?

On the occasion of the International Day for Legacy Giving, held on 13 September, we would like to remind you that there is a way to extend your commitment to animals for years to come: by including Veeweyde in your will. For more than a century, our association has been taking in animals that have been abandoned, lost or mistreated, as well as animals whose owners are no longer able to care for them. Dogs, cats,

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Thank you for your donations… and for all the little gestures

Every week, parcels arrive at our shelter. Some are filled with food, blankets, toys or supplies that we use every day. Others arrive with the name of one of our residents on them. Recently, Pady and Cléo had the lovely surprise of receiving gifts chosen especially for them: chews, cuddly toys and even a little letter tucked inside the parcel. And these personalised gifts are far from unusual. We regularl

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A photoshoot with your pet while supporting Veeweyde!

Animal Lovers Photography is offering a special deal for all friends of Veeweyde: 50% off a pet photoshoot in Brussels with the code VEEWEYDE. ???? €35 for a photoshoot of approximately 1 hour???? 5 professionally edited photos included???? €5 donated to Veeweyde for every photoshoot booked A lovely opportunity to capture beautiful memories with your pet while also supporting the animals in our shelter!

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“Dog Day” on Saturday 29 August: programme and activity times

On Saturday 29 August 2026, our Brussels animal shelter will open its doors from 10 am to 6 pm for a special day entirely dedicated to our four-legged companions, on the occasion of International Dog Day, celebrated a few days earlier on 26 August. Activities, encounters, educational walks, photography, drawing, canine osteopathy, grooming sessions, guided tours… This year's programme has plenty to offer. It is

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Exceptional closure of the shelter on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August

In preparation for our Dog Day, which will take place on Saturday 29 August, our Brussels shelter will exceptionally be closed to the public on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August 2026, allowing our teams to prepare for this open day. During these two days, there will be no walk-in visits and no appointments will be scheduled, including for adoptions. Our teams will, of course, remain at the shelter to provide th

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Would you like to adopt? Make an appointment first

Our Brussels shelter is open to visitors from Monday to Saturday. In the afternoon, you can visit with or without an appointment. Please note, however, that you cannot adopt an animal during a walk-in visit to the shelter. Visiting the shelter without an appointment From Monday to Saturday, from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, you are welcome to visit our shelter and see the animals that are accessible to the public, with

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Important: new adoption procedure

Following a change in the procedure introduced by CatID and DogID regarding the registration of microchips when adopting an animal, identification is now required to complete the administrative formalities. If you are coming to adopt an animal, please make sure you bring: your ID card and PIN code,oryour smartphone with a working itsme® app. Without one of these identification methods, your animal's microc

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Thanks to these students, more than €300 was raised for the animals in our shelters

During the European School of Laeken’s school fair, several students joined forces to raise funds for the animals cared for in our shelters. Thanks to their enthusiasm and generosity, more than €300 was collected. From left to right in the photo are Livia, Sofia, Paz and Sadhbh, who were behind this wonderful initiative. Other students also lent a helping hand by preparing delicious treats for visitors. A

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Exceptional closure this afternoon 16th April

Due to a power outage related to maintenance work, the Brussels shelter is closed this Thursday afternoon from 1 pm to 5 pm. No appointments can be held No walk-in visits are possible No phone access and no access to emails For any request, you can contact us this morning from 10 am to 1 pm at 02/527.10.50 or by email at info@veeweyde.be Thank you for your understanding. The Veeweyde team Veeweyde Sh

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