On Friday March 1, seven horses and two ponies discovered in deplorable conditions in Flanders were taken in by the associations Veeweyde Refuge du Marais, Animaux en Péril, Le Rêve d'Aby, Au Bonheur Animal, Equi Rêve and Silence Animal. Serious acts of negligence were observed by the Lokeren police at a stable, leading to this intervention. The owners, after several warnings, had tried to hide the equines by

In 2023, Bruxelles Environnement received 92 complaints of animal abuse, resulting in 42 seizures and involving a total of 133 animals in the Brussels region. The animals concerned included 54 dogs, 61 cats, 8 birds, 2 rodents, 1 rabbit, 1 equine and 6 spiders. These seizures are triggered in response to various offenses such as poor hygiene, neglect, underfeeding and unsanitized diseases. Since 2019, the number

Live this Wednesday, February 14th, on "On n'est pas des pigeons" - RTBF, Laura Noël from our Veeweyde Refuge du Marais in Coutisse testifies about the increasingly numerous cases of abuse and recurrences that we have been facing in the Walloon Region for several weeks. Cases too often closed without follow-up while shelters are saturated and struggle to find money to rehabilitate rescued animals!!! To revie

Rescuing, sheltering, and urgently treating animals in advanced states of emaciation, infested with lice, exhausted from infections, and living in disastrous conditions... The Marais shelter is currently saturated, with the number of rescued equines reaching 140, so numerous are the seizures in recent weeks. Poverty, depression, substance abuse, or alcoholism are the causes of neglect, but we also observe a lack

Rain can be soothing for some, but for our four-legged friends, it can often be a source of anxiety and fear. Many dog owners have already experienced their companion's resistance to going outside when it's raining. Why are dogs afraid of the rain? Understanding this reaction is essential to helping our friends overcome this fear. There are several reasons why dogs are afraid of rain: Auditory and olfactory

On Saturday, we were at the Animal Welfare Festival in 1070 Anderlecht with our dogs TOM and MINNIE, who we took out for a dog walk from the shelter. Thanks to our carers and volunteers, the "bodyguards team", who supervised them along the way! See Tom's profile here: https://www.veeweyde.be/adoption/tom/ And Minnie's: https://www.veeweyde.be/adoption/minnie/ The party continued at Astrid Park, with the pre

We provide our 45 dogs with chews and licks on a daily basis, but these treats weigh heavily on our budget: over 500 euros a month! But these purchases are essential: chewing is one of the dog's most important needs. This activity releases endorphins, a hormone secreted by the dog's brain, which spreads throughout the body, making the dog feel soothed and tired. Chewing and licking is therefore a good way

Our shelter, the animals and the whole team were live on Wednesday October 4 to mark World Animal Day, and here's the link for those who missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ohK4Di9DpY Journalist and broadcaster Nathalie Thirionet has been following our news closely since her first visit on World Dog Day and our open house on August 26, and it was only natural that she should once again shine the

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

Coryza, kesako? Coryza is one of the most widespread diseases in unvaccinated cats. Wrongly called “cat flu”, it is in reality a viral illness which at first glance resembles a bad cold. Symptoms can quickly become complicated and worsen your cat's general health. It is therefore imperative to consult a veterinarian at the first symptoms. Weakened kittens and cats (old, carriers of another disease such