Unfortunately, some cats are less likely to be adopted, even though they have so much love to give. In this article, you’ll discover which cats face the biggest challenges, along with some profiles of our cats who are looking for their forever home. Shy cats Shelters can be a stressful place for cats - unfamiliar surroundings, the presence of other cats and animals, and different people coming and going. It

On Friday 6 June, more than 60 associations and shelters in Wallonia and Brussels announced that they were joining forces to urge the public authorities to take urgent action on animal welfare. What set off the fuse? Recent returns of animals to the people who mistreated them, dramatic cases that have shaken public opinion. Indeed, in recent months, several court decisions have shocked animal rights adv

It's that time of year again! Every year, our sheep get shorn here at our Anderlecht shelter before the weather starts to warm up. Why is shearing sheep important? Shearing our sheep is essential for their health and comfort. Sheep have a thick wool coat, and without shearing, they can overheat during the hot summer months. As their wool grows, it also becomes heavy, and so shearing them lets them move aro

Thinking of adopting but still have questions? What does it mean to adopt from a shelter? What is the first contact like? What should you expect? What are the advantages and disadvantages? And above all, how do you build a successful relationship with an animal that you welcome into your life? At this information session, members of our SRPA Veeweyde team will discuss the various stages in the adoption proces

We would like to extend our warmest thanks to Kink'Uma, the equine Shiatsu school run by the wonderful Fanny De Maré, who was present at the Equi'Feria horse show on May 9, 10 and 11! The Kink'Uma school offered discovery sessions (wellness massage) lasting between 20 and 30 minutes, available for as little as €5. Thanks to their generosity and that of visitors, no less than 1,208.50 euros were raised for our

This Wednesday, the 21st of May, we had the opportunity and pleasure to welcome the Cadets from Brussels Police zone Bruxelles Capitale-Ixelles for a photo shoot at our Anderlecht Shelter. A collaboration initiated by these young cadets as a way to raise public awareness and advocate for our animals here at the refuge. These cadets generously gave their time to visit the shelter, learn about our work, and, of co

Because losing your pet is a fear that everyone dreads, we are pleased to share this useful video, made by Animal Search and the ASBL Pense-Bête, to help you respond well if it should unfortunately happen. Watch here on Youtube. Why download the Animal Search application? Animal Search is a free application that can be used to send out an alert if an animal is lost. Easy to use, it helps you to mobili