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Adopt MONSIEUR GEORGE

Male · Senior · 16 years

Abandoned: 05/02/2024 Breed: Zébu Sex: Male Microchip: BE047888646 Born: 02/12/2009 Country: Belgium At the shelter since: 05/02/2024 MONSIEUR GEORGE was seized from a clandestine zoo where living conditions were catastrophic. Animals were wallowing in their own waste and had mud up to their knees. Zebus, very wild animals, were difficult to capture. MONSIEUR GEORGE is very timid with the caretakers, making his care challenging. When he feels cornered, he can become threatening. Socializing with him requires time, but the caretakers are patient and determined to establish a trusting relationship. He is protective of the other bovines in the herd, showing his protective instinct and loyalty. MONSIEUR GEORGE 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 telephone at 02 204 49 50.

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Statut : Abandonné Race : Zébu Sexe : Mâle Puce électronique : BE047888646Né : 02/12/2009 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 05/02/2024 MONSIEUR GEORGE a été saisi dans un zoo clandestin où les conditions de vie étaient catastrophiques. Les animaux pataugeaient dans leurs excréments et avaient de la boue jusqu'aux genoux. Les zébus, des animaux très farouches, ont été difficiles à capturer.MONSIEUR GEORGE est très craintif avec les soigneurs, ce qui rend ses soins difficiles. Lorsqu'il se sent coincé, il peut se montrer menaçant. La sociabilisation avec lui nécessite du temps, mais les soigneurs sont patients et déterminés à établir une relation de confiance. Il est protecteur envers les autres bovins du troupeau, montrant son instinct de protection et sa loyauté. MONSIEUR GEORGE 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.

Size
Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
Help Animals
Living with MONSIEUR GEORGE
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Help Animals · Brussels

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing MONSIEUR GEORGE home

What you'll need for MONSIEUR GEORGE in week one.

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About MONSIEUR GEORGE

What life with MONSIEUR GEORGE looks like

MONSIEUR GEORGE 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 MONSIEUR GEORGE, answered.

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