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Adopt Hortense

Female · Adult · 5 years

Hortense and Salomé were saved from the slaughterhouse by two volunteers from the sheepfold. They are 2 twin sisters. They were bottle-fed because their mother abandoned them. These two little ones just want to live. An unexpected destiny! A long and happy life to the two of you in Félinecity!

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Hortense et Salomé ont été sauvées de la boucherie par deux bénévoles de la bergerie. Ce sont 2 soeurs jumelles. Elles ont été biberonnées car leur maman les délaissait. Ces 2 petites ne demandent qu’à vivre. Un destin inespéré ! Longue et heureuse vie à vous 2 à Félinecity !

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇧🇪Chièvres
Shelter
Les Petits Vieux ASBL
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Cared for by Les Petits Vieux ASBL · Chièvres

Listed 1 month ago

About Hortense

What life with Hortense looks like

Hortense is a adult animal waiting at Les Petits Vieux ASBL in Chièvres.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Hortense far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇧🇪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 animals in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hortense, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Hortense?
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 Hortense on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Hortense 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 Hortense already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most animals 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 Hortense 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 Hortense 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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