The new cattery will soon be operational!
Good news! The aviary for our new cattery is being installed. Our major renovation work, begun a year ago, is nearing completion. Our cats can now enjoy part of the newly renovated cattery. At the end of the works, they will have 100 m² inside, in 3 different runs, which will be able to accommodate 40 cats, not counting the 40 other cats in the new quarantine area, which has been doubled. Our cats enjo
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Good news: the Bruges dolphinarium will close by 2037!
The Flemish government announced today that the dolphinarium in Bruges will close in 2037. For years, Flanders' last dolphinarium has been the subject of debate, while Europe still boasts some 30 dolphinariums, all of which are recognized as being detrimental to the welfare of captive animals. A Flemish animal welfare code was adopted last year, banning the import and breeding of dolphins, with an exception for t
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Thanks to your donations, the new shelter is gradually taking shape
Construction progresses. Three new dog wings were ready by early 2024, and now three more are nearing completion, for a total of 71 kennels by the end of 2024. They will be operational by early 2025. The future quarantine facility for cats under observation is also nearing completion. As required by law, each cat arriving at the shelter, whether dropped off by its owner, seized by the police or found as a stray,
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Welcome to Animal Christmas on December 14
We'll be celebrating Christmas for Animals on Saturday, December 14, and you're all welcome from 10am to 5pm. We're delighted to invite you to our Anderlecht Animal Shelter, which is currently undergoing renovations but which we'll do our best to organize for you. Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Rue des Papillons 245, 1070 Brussels Program: Mulled wine and hot chocol
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Our worksite will continue for another year
Renovations to our Brussels shelter involve both the facilities dedicated to the animals housed on a daily basis and the association's administrative premises, including a brand-new, enlarged reception hall for the public and future adopters. The “animal” part of the project is due for completion at the end of this year, while the administrative part will not be ready for another year. To support us in thi
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Happy adoptions in recent weeks
An adoption always makes 3 people happy: the animal, you and the animal itself, which in turn can be placed in a shelter to find a new family. Over the last few months, we've seen many of our loulous leave for a new, loving family. We always take a photo of these first moments in a new life, full of happiness for both adoptee and adopter! Here's Ritchie, an energetic young border collie who found his new owner
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The Veeweyde refuge is this way
Reminder: as our refuge is currently undergoing renovation work, the address and access have been temporarily modified. Our administrative offices are now located in containers, for a period of over a year. Visits are still possible from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but by appointment only, by calling 02/527.10.50. Meet us at Rue des Papillons (Vlindersstraat) 245, 1070 Anderlecht, opposite the Luize
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Zinneke & Kats: thank you for your donations
October 5 saw the end of a donation drive organized by Zinneke & Kats. These donations were redistributed in their entirety by this downtown Brussels store, enabling us to collect 20 kg of rodent food and treats. We also received rabbit toys, dog toys and a cat house! dav Many thanks to Zinneke & Kats for initiating this collection. And above all, thank you for your donations - our boarders are alread
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Anderlecht Animal Welfare Festival: thank you for your donations
The animal welfare festival organized on October 5 by the municipality of Anderlecht enabled us to receive several kilos of food. Every year, the municipality of Anderlecht organizes a donation drive in conjunction with the animal welfare festival. For the 2024 edition organized on the weekend of October 5, despite being the only entity to hold it, it did not fail to collect several dozen kilos of food for associ
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Material collection: we’re looking for these items
The renovation work is progressing. In just a few months, our shelter will be able to house many more dogs, cats and Nacs than it does today. The new facilities will be ready soon! Here's what we need most: Indestructible Kong toysNatural chews for our dogs: beef tendons, pig ears…Leashes and harnessesSturdy cots for dogsOutdoor kennels for dogsCat litter You can drop off your donations at 245 rue des
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