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1. Identification and sterilisation
In Belgium, the identification of dogs and cats is mandatory, as is vaccination against rabies. Ukrainians who arrive in Belgium with their dogs and cats should therefore comply with these obligations.
On the initiative of the veterinary community (UPV, SAVAB, VeDa) and the FASFC (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain), a leaflet providing information on these topics has been produced and is available via this link in French, Dutch, English, German and Ukrainian: https://upv.be/2022/03/24/ukraine-les-veterinaires-belges-se-montrent-responsables/
The sterilisation of cats is also mandatory and must take place before the age of 6 months except in the case of breeding cats. In the latter case, an approval application must be submitted to Brussels Environment. For more information on this issue: bienetreanimal@environnement.brussels
Some municipalities provide assistance with the sterilisation of cats and, in some cases, with their identification:
- Anderlecht (https://www.anderlecht.be/fr/bien-etre-animal) - bienetreanimal@anderlecht.brussels
- Auderghem - animaux@auderghem.brussels
- Berchem Sainte Agathe (https://berchem.brussels/fr/primes-pour-chats/) - environnement@berchem.Brussels
- Bruxelles-Ville (https://www.bruxelles.be/chats) - ecoconseil@brucity.be
- Etterbeek (https://etterbeek.brussels/fr/demarches/primes-et-subsides/sterilisation-identification-et-vaccination-des-chats-domestiques) - beanimal@etterbeek.brussels
- Forest (http://forest.irisnet.be/fr/services-communaux/bien-etre-animal/fichiers/formulaire-prime-chats-domestiques.pdf/view) - MBX-USER-BEA@forest.brussels
- Ganshoren (https://www.ganshoren.be/bien-etre-animal/) - bea-dwz@ganshoren.brussels
- Ixelles (https://www.ixelles.be/site/765-Prime-a-la-sterilisation-des-chats-domestiques) – bienetreanimal@ixelles.brussels
- Jette (https://www.jette.irisnet.be/fr/a-votre-service/developpement-durable-environnement/jette-commune-amie-des-animaux) - ddo@jette.brussels
- Koekelberg (https://www.koekelberg.be/w/index.php?cont=2761&lgn=1&work=) - beanimal@koekelberg.brussels
- Saint-Gilles (https://stgilles.brussels/services/primes/primes-a-la-sterilisation-des-chats-domestiques/?term) - maisonecohuis@stgilles.brussels
- Saint-Josse-ten-Noode (https://sjtn.brussels/fr/sante/bien-etre-animal/chat) - bienetreanimal@sjtn.brussels
- Schaerbeek (https://www.1030.be/fr/content/sterilisation-des-chats-domestiques) - bienetreanimal@1030.be
- Watermael-Boitsfort (https://www.watermael-boitsfort.be/fr/vivre-a-watermael-boitsfort/environnement/sterilisation-et-identification-des-chats) - environnement@wb1170.brussels
- Uccle (https://www.uccle.be/fr/vie-pratique/animaux/primes/prime-pour-chats-et-chiens-domestiques) - bienetreanimal@uccle.brussels
2. Accommodation
The accommodation offers on this website mention if one or more animals can accompany you. If you can't find pet-friendly accommodation, the following options are available to you:
the temporary fostering of your pet by a volunteer
Below, you will find links to platforms that can help you find a temporary accommodation solution in a private home:
Facebook groups:
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1165477924254830/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/3101189016788719/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/212231388841060/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/743620183286581
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/300460162224145
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/146023776127216
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukrainiansinbelgium/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/635115007595419
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/584105042905485
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/395492778135514/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1384386355348760/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/349226508561702/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/367389290442993/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/426683686101575/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/225360538009038/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukr.holland/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukrainebelguim/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/976147703087620/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2200617870085269/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukrainianyouthinbelgium/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/3085413285109112/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/337453345038624/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/3809639435928301/
Websites:
https://www.helpukraine.brussels/en
https://uainbe.org/
Radio
https://www.rtbf.be/dossier/ukraine
TG Channels:
https://t.me/ukrainciwbelgii
https://t.me/refugeesinBelgium
https://t.me/S_U_B_2022
A draft agreement has been drawn up to set guidelines for the care of your animals and determine the rights and duties of each party. It is not a mandatory agreement but its use is strongly recommended. It can be adapted according to the specific particularities of your situation.
< link to hosting agreement Fr-UA>
< link to hosting agreement Nl-UA>
Several animal shelters in Brussels can temporarily house your pets. They are:
SPA Veeweyde
Avenue d'Itterbeek 600,
B-1070 Anderlecht
+32 2 527 10 50
info@veeweyde.be
Help Animals
Rue Bollinckx, 203
B-1070 Brussels
+32 2 523 44 16
info@helpanimals.be
3. Animal care
Veterinary practitioners are listed on the website of the Board of Veterinarians: https://www.ordre-veterinaires.be/recherche_new.php or on an internet search engine.
There are several solutions available if you are having difficulty taking care of your pets:
The dispensary of the Prince Laurent Foundation: https://www.sfprlaurent.be/fr/index.php/guerre-en-ukraine-la-fondation-prince-laurent-vient-en-aide-aux-animaux/
Some municipalities distribute veterinary vouchers:
. Auderghem - animaux@auderghem.brussels
. Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (https://berchem.brussels/fr/prime-pour-les-honoraires-veterinaires/) - environnement@berchem.Brussels
. Koekelberg - beanimal@koekelberg.brussels
. Saint Gilles (https://stgilles.brussels/services/primes/prime-consultation-veterinaire/) - eruwet@stgilles.brussels
Some Brussels shelters pay for all or part of the care. They are:
SPA Veeweyde
Avenue d'Itterbeek 600,
B-1070 Anderlecht
+32 2 527 10 50
info@veeweyde.be
Help Animals
Rue Bollinckx, 203
B-1070 Brussels
+32 2 523 44 16
info@helpanimals.be
