How to clean your dog’s or cat’s eyes?
Dogs like cats have particular sensitivity in the eye area. It’s quite common to see them with tears streaming from the corner of their eyes! For regular hygiene of your pet's eyes and to avoid discoloration of hair, it is important to clean their eyes daily. Cleaning the eyes of dogs It is especially in small breeds, such as French bulldogs and shitzus for example, that the tear ducts in the dog's eyes f
Read More →A cat and her 5 kittens abandoned on our doorstep
A mother and her 5 little ones were abandoned in a cardboard box at the entrance to our shelter on Saturday The depositors left as quickly as they came and did not leave the slightest explanation or information to our teams who were nevertheless present. Once again, the pressure placed on shelters weighs heavily on our shoulders. With work in progress which limits our admissions, we are 100% full and we are ex
Read More →A petition to teach respect for animals at school
As an animal shelter, we often see a lack of respect for animal welfare among owners who abandon their pets. Dogs, cats and rabbits are regularly misunderstood and abandoned because of behavioural problems that their owners are unaware of. The result is neglect and animal suffering. "These difficulties often stem from a lack of knowledge and consideration for animal sentience, or from the fact that owners do not
Read More →⛔️ We are FULL ⛔️
Our shelter in Brussels, which is currently undergoing renovations, can no longer take in dogs or cats. We deal with between 15 and 20 requests for abandonment per day from people who wish to part with their animal and who we have to redirect to other reception centres and shelters due to a lack of available space in our shelter. Thank you for your understanding. The Veeweyde team
Read More →World Animal Day is this 04/10
On this #WorldAnimalDay, we'd like to remind you that adoption means : giving a second chance to an animal in need Freeing up a space in the shelter Helping the animal cause by no longer buying from pet shops Adopting an animal that suits YOU, thanks to the team's advice Be well informed, advised and supported in your approach Become an example of responsible adoption to those around you
Read More →Octodon, the little-known Nac
Like gerbils and chinchillas, octodons are now available for sale in many pet shops. These small rodents from Chile are considered to be New Pets in France. They are therefore bought and sometimes abandoned. Our refuge in Tournai recently took in 20 octodons. They are available for adoption. Octodons measure around 15 centimetres, weigh between 150 and 300 grams, have large black eyes and a 12 cm tail ending i
Read More →Dog and cat… under the same roof!
The cohabitation of several species is the dream of many animal lovers. But how do you make sure everything goes correctly? It is difficult for our teams to anticipate the future friendship of your dog with your new cat or your new kitten with your senior. These questions systematically come up during adoption requests made in our various shelters. “Is this dog okay with cats?” » “Does this cat ge
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