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Female · Young · 1 year

Léa was seized by authorities at a farmer's in Jemeppe-sur-Sambre. A little over thirty animals were kept in the dark, in a foul atmosphere, and were rotting in a mixture of mud and excrement that sometimes reached up to their bellies. Five shelters mobilized to save them. We welcomed Léa, a young Large White sow. She is only six months old and arrived at our shelter in an extremely emaciated state. Today, Léa will finally be able to discover the world: the comfort of a clean, straw-filled stall, the pleasure of feeling fresh grass under her feet, and the joy of eating fruits and vegetables. She will never lack anything again. It's the beginning of her new life!

Read original (fr)

Léa a été saisie chez un éleveur à Jemeppe-sur-Sambre. Une trentaine d’animaux y étaient enfermés dans le noir, dans une atmosphère pestilentielle, et croupissaient dans un mélange de boue et d’excréments qui leur montait parfois jusqu’au ventre. Cinq refuges se sont mobilisés pour les sauver. Nous avons accueilli Léa, une jeune truie de race Large White. Elle n’a que six mois et est arrivée chez nous dans un état de maigreur extrême. Aujourd’hui, Léa va enfin pouvoir découvrir le monde : le confort d’un box propre et paillé, le plaisir de sentir l’herbe fraîche sous ses pieds, et la joie de manger des fruits et légumes. Elle ne manquera plus jamais de rien. C’est le début de sa nouvelle vie !

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇧🇪Chièvres
Shelter
Les Petits Vieux ASBL
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Cared for by Les Petits Vieux ASBL · Chièvres

Listed 1 month ago

About Léa

What life with Léa looks like

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

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Léa 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Léa, answered.

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