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Lyla

Labrador Retriever · Female · Senior · 11 years

It was the social worker who was taking care of her hospitalized owner who contacted us to accommodate Lyla on an emergency basis because this man was going to be placed in a nursing home. Although Lyla is a bit young for us, we agreed to take her in because she needed urgent care to treat a very widespread scabies and Malassezia. Lyla is a lovely dog who loves everyone. She has adapted perfectly to her new life and loves to play in the meadow. She is also a food lover and her weight will need to be monitored.

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C’est l’assistante sociale qui s’occupait de son maître hospitalisé qui nous a sollicité pour accueillir Lyla en urgence car ce monsieur allait être placé en maison de repos. Bien que Lyla soit un peu jeune pour chez nous, nous avons accepté de la prendre en charge car elle avait besoin de soins urgents pour traiter une gale déjà très étendue et la malassezia. Lyla est une chienne adorable qui aime tout le monde. Elle s’est parfaitement adaptée à sa nouvelle vie et adore jouer dans la prairie. C’est aussi une gourmande dont il faudra surveiller le poids.

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇧🇪Chièvres
Shelter
Les Petits Vieux ASBL
Cared for by Les Petits Vieux ASBL · ChièvresLearn about Labrador Retriever

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Lyla home

What you'll need for Lyla 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
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Lyla

What life with Lyla looks like

Lyla is a senior labrador retriever 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 Lyla, answered.

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