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Léon

Male · Young · 3 years

Léon is a pig of the Large White breed. He lived on a property belonging to a fry shop, where he regularly received leftovers as food. But one day, the owner wanted to build on that land: Léon had to leave. He risked being sold for his meat. Fortunately, a kind lady, whose husband works at the fry shop, looked for a solution for him. Léon is a very large pig weighing 350 kg, but he is also very gentle! He loves petting, is very calm, and loves mud baths.

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Léon est un cochon de la race Large White. Il vivait sur un terrain appartenant à une friterie, où il recevait régulièrement les restes comme nourriture. Mais un jour, le propriétaire a souhaité construire sur ce terrain : Léon devait donc partir. Il risquait alors d’être vendu pour sa viande. Heureusement, une gentille dame, dont le mari travaille à la friterie, a cherché une solution pour lui. Léon est un cochon très imposant de 350 kg, mais il est aussi d’une grande douceur ! Il adore les caresses, est très calme, et raffole des bains de boue.

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇧🇪Chièvres

Shelter

Les Petits Vieux ASBL

Cared for by Les Petits Vieux ASBL · Chièvres

Listed 6 months ago

About Léon

What life with Léon looks like

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

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

Paperwork, vet checks and transport rules differ by species and by country. Ask the shelter what is included and what you will need to arrange before you commit.

Chièvres, Belgium — browse more animals in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Léon, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Léon?: 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 Léon on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Léon if I live in another country?: Sometimes. Whether a animal can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask Les Petits Vieux ASBL what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Léon already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: What a animal comes with (vet checks, vaccinations, identification, paperwork) varies by shelter and species. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask Les Petits Vieux ASBL directly what is included and what Léon still needs.
What happens if Léon 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 Léon 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.