Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Boule

Maltese · Male · Senior · 10 years

Boule arrived with his friend César following the entry of his mistress into a nursing home. The daughter of the lady who lived with her in a very disadvantaged environment did not take care of the dogs at all. They didn't even feed them even though they had dry kibble available. The family assistance then alerted the estate administrator of the family who took measures to ensure that Boule and César were safe. That is how we welcomed them.

FR·Show original

Boule est arrivé avec son ami César suite à l’entrée en maison de repos de sa maîtresse. Les fils de la dame qui vivaient avec elle dans un milieu très défavorisé ne s’occupaient absolument pas des chiens. Ils ne les nourrissaient même pas alors qu’ils avaient des croquettes à disposition. L’aide familiale a alors donné l’alerte auprès de l’administrateur de biens de la famille qui a pris des mesures afin que Boule et César soient mis en sécurité. C’est ainsi que nous les avons accueillis.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇧🇪Chièvres
Shelter
Les Petits Vieux ASBL
Cared for by Les Petits Vieux ASBL · ChièvresLearn about Maltese

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Boule home

What you'll need for Boule in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

    View on Amazon
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

    View on Amazon
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

    View on Amazon
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Boule

What life with Boule looks like

Boule is a senior maltese 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 Boule, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Boule?
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 Boule on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Boule 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 Boule 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 Boule 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 Boule 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.
You might also like

More Maltese pets

Simba, Blanc male 5yo Maltese for adoption at Refuge des Bérauds (Romans-sur-Isère), Romans-sur-Isère

Simba

Maltese · small

5 yearsMale
Briela, female senior Maltese for adoption at Pfotenhilfe Sauerland e.V., Marsberg

Briela

Maltese · medium

9 yearsFemale
Ajsa, female 7yo Maltese for adoption at Pfotenhilfe Sauerland e.V., Marsberg

Ajsa

Maltese · medium

7 yearsFemale

More from Les Petits Vieux ASBL

Similar animals

More Malteses looking for a home

Bandit et Fifi, female senior Maltese for adoption at SRPA Veeweyde Brussels, Brussels

Bandit et Fifi

Maltese · small

10 yearsFemale
Bounty, blanc male senior Maltese for adoption at Les Petits Vieux ASBL, Chièvres

Bounty

Maltese

17 yearsMale
César, blanc male senior Maltese for adoption at Les Petits Vieux ASBL, Chièvres

César

Maltese

12 yearsMale
Violette, blanc female senior Maltese for adoption at Les Petits Vieux ASBL, Chièvres

Violette

Maltese

12 yearsFemale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →