How do I contact the shelter about GOLIATH?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Help Animals handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw GOLIATH on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt GOLIATH if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Help Animals 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 GOLIATH 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 GOLIATH 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 Help Animals early rather than rehoming privately; they know GOLIATH 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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GOLIATH

Male · Senior · 19 years

Abandoned: 07/15/2021 Race: Draft Horse Sex: Male Microchip: 056098100390229N Born: 05/23/2007 Country: Belgium At the shelter since: 07/15/2021 GOLIATH is an imposing draft horse who was purchased at a very young age. Until he was 15, he lived alone, never straying from his pasture. It was only after the major floods of 2021 that he was released and discovered a new life.GOLIATH had to learn to live in a group, an adaptation he made very quickly. At first, handling was difficult for him, but with time and a lot of patience, he began to trust some of our caretakers. Aware of his imposing size, he sometimes uses it to test boundaries. GOLIATH is a horse who, despite his past, has shown a great capacity to adapt and thrive in a loving environment. None of our equines can be ridden or used for commercial purposes.GOLIATH must live with, at minimum, another fellow animal of the same species. Adoption is possible only with a "permit to detain an animal." For more information, please contact us ONLY by phone at 02 204 49 50.

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Statut : Abandonné Race : Cheval de Trait Sexe : Mâle Puce électronique : 056098100390229Né : 23/05/2007 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 15/07/2021 GOLIATH est un imposant cheval de trait qui a été acheté dès son plus jeune âge. Jusqu'à ses 15 ans, il a vécu seul, sans jamais sortir de sa prairie. Ce n'est qu'à la suite des grosses inondations de 2021 qu'il a été libéré et a découvert une nouvelle vie.GOLIATH a dû apprendre à vivre en groupe, une adaptation qu'il a réalisée très rapidement. Au début, la manipulation a été difficile pour lui, mais avec le temps et beaucoup de patience, il a commencé à accorder sa confiance à certains de nos soigneurs. Conscient de sa taille imposante, il en joue parfois pour tester les limites. GOLIATH est un cheval qui, malgré son passé, a montré une grande capacité à s’adapter et à s'épanouir dans un environnement aimant.Aucun de nos équidés ne peut être monté ou être utilisé à des fins commerciales.GOLIATH doit vivre avec, au moins, un autre congénère.Adoption possible uniquement avec un ''permis de détention d'un animal''.Pour plus de renseignements, merci de nous contacter UNIQUEMENT par téléphone au 02 204 49 50.

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Age

Senior · 19 years

Location

🇧🇪Brussels

Shelter

Help Animals

Living with GOLIATH

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About GOLIATH

What life with GOLIATH looks like

GOLIATH is a senior dog waiting at Help Animals in Brussels.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting GOLIATH, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about GOLIATH?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Help Animals handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw GOLIATH on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt GOLIATH if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Help Animals 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 GOLIATH 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 GOLIATH 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 Help Animals early rather than rehoming privately; they know GOLIATH 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.