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A huge thank you to the Dog Chef team

A few days ago, as part of their Caring Day, several members of the Dog Chef team came to spend the day with us at the shelter. ? And they didn’t slack off! Organizing, interacting with the dogs and cats, cleaning the facilities... A precious helping hand, offered in good spirits, with respect and efficiency. ? A big thank you also for their generous donations:?️ Frozen sausages for the dogs and cats?️

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The adoption of Noupy, 11 years old, in a state of advanced neglect.

A few days ago, we welcomed Noupy, a lovely 11-year-old Bull Terrier, in a state of health that broke our hearts. Her owner, now hospitalized in geriatrics, no longer had the ability to care for her, and Noupy was living in severe neglect, deprived of the most basic care. Untreated chronic ear infections, leading to complete deafnessSevere dermatitis that was never treated, leaving her skin rawEyes comple

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Louise and Oz, two dogs who became seniors under our roof, have been adopted.

It was a very special day at the shelter this Saturday with two unexpected adoptions. Oz, our 10-year-old Malinois, was adopted after nearly 6 years spent at the shelter. Louise, the 11-year-old Rottweiler, was also adopted, after 5 years of waiting. Oz and Louise were, for a long time, "invisible" dogs; in 5 years, they received hardly any inquiries. Knowing that they will rediscover the warmth of

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Exceptional closure of the shelter on October 15th, 16th, and 17th.

Our shelter in Anderlecht will be closed on October 15, 16, and 17 due to preparations for the shelter's inauguration and our open door day on October 18. We remain reachable by phone during this period, except on Thursday, October 16, starting at noon. We thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you at our Open Day, open to all, on Saturday, October 18, from 10 AM to 5 PM, at Avenue

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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 public ? Me

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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 where they can adjus

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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 re

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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 shel

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