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Adopt Choupette

Chihuahua · Female · Senior · 11 years

Choupette arrived with her 3 companions, Saphir, Dior and Diva following her owner's entry into a nursing home. Choupette is a little dog who is very affectionate. She loves cuddles. She also gets along very well with other animals of the same species.

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Choupette est arrivée avec ses 3 compagnons, Saphir, Dior et Diva suite à l’entrée en maison de repos de son maître. Choupette est un petite chienne très attachante. Elle aime beaucoup les câlins. Elle s’entend aussi très bien avec ses congénères.

Size
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Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇧🇪Chièvres
Shelter
Les Petits Vieux ASBL
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Choupette home

What you'll need for Choupette 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

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Choupette

What life with Choupette looks like

Choupette is a senior chihuahua 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 Choupette, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Choupette?
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 Choupette on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Choupette 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 Choupette 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 Choupette 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 Choupette 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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