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Bouba

Pug · Male · Senior · 11 years

The owner of Bouba has passed away. This little dachshund has lived his entire life by her side. Bouba is very kind and sociable. He definitely has the typical dachshund character, a bit silly and adorable with everyone. Currently overweight, he used to eat the same things as his owner, which is not suitable for his needs. We will therefore gradually get him used to a more balanced diet. Bouba also suffers from leg pain, and losing weight would do him a lot of good and improve his quality of life.

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La maîtresse de Bouba est décédée. Ce petit carlin a vécu toute sa vie à ses côtés. Bouba est très gentil et sociable. Il a vraiment le caractère typique du carlin, un peu foufou et adorable avec tout le monde. Actuellement en surpoids, il avait l’habitude de manger la même chose que sa maîtresse, ce qui n’est pas adapté à ses besoins. Nous allons donc l’habituer progressivement à une alimentation plus équilibrée. Bouba souffre également de douleurs aux pattes, une perte de poids lui fera beaucoup de bien et améliorera son confort de vie.

Size
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Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇧🇪Chièvres
Shelter
Les Petits Vieux ASBL
Cared for by Les Petits Vieux ASBL · ChièvresLearn about Pug →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Bouba home

What you'll need for Bouba in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Bouba

What life with Bouba looks like

Bouba is a senior pug dog waiting at Les Petits Vieux ASBL in Chièvres.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇧🇪Adopting from Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

Chièvres, Belgium — browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bouba, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bouba?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Les Petits Vieux ASBL handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bouba on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bouba if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Les Petits Vieux ASBL will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Bouba already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Bouba isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Les Petits Vieux ASBL early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bouba and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FR). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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