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MUFASSA

Male · Young · 2 years

Mufassa, a beautiful and affectionate Basenji male, is looking for a forever home. Mufassa is a dynamic, loving, and very human-oriented dog. He is always up for sharing activities with his family and will be perfect for active people or those who enjoy long walks. Despite his energy, Mufassa is also a very cuddly companion who appreciates moments of tenderness and complicity. He has never shown any aggression and gets along well with children, as long as they respect his needs and limits. He is clean and can stay alone for a few hours. Mufassa will need a house with a well-secured garden, as life in an apartment would not suit him. He can get along with horses without any problem. However, there are a few points to consider: he is not compatible with cats, is not comfortable in cars, and his compatibility with other dogs is still to be evaluated. He may bark at them, so a test will be necessary depending on the profile of the dogs already present in the household. His ideal home: A house with a garden. Active and available adopters. A family with respectful children. A home without cats. People ready to offer him plenty of physical exercise and many moments of tenderness. Mufassa has so much love to give and dreams of finding a family that will accept him as he is. If you think you can offer him the warm home he deserves, do not hesitate to contact us ONLY BY PHONE AT 02/523.44.16 to learn more or arrange a meeting. Who knows, your future best friend may already be waiting for you at the shelter.

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Statut : Abandonné Race : Basenji Sexe : Mâle Puce électronique : 947000000841857Né : 07/04/2024 Pays : Congo, D.R. Au refuge depuis : 04/11/2026 Mufassa, un compagnon sportif et débordant d'affection cherche sa famille pour la vie Mufassa est un magnifique Basenji mâle au grand cœur, à la recherche d'un foyer actif qui saura lui offrir l'attention, l'exercice et l'amour dont il a besoin.C'est un chien dynamique, affectueux et très proche de l'humain. Toujours partant pour partager des activités avec sa famille, il conviendra parfaitement à des personnes sportives ou aimant les longues promenades. Malgré son énergie, Mufassa est également un compagnon très câlin qui apprécie les moments de tendresse et de complicité.Côté caractère, il n'a jamais montré d'agressivité et s'entend bien avec les enfants, à condition que ceux-ci respectent ses besoins et ses limites. Il est propre et peut rester seul pendant quelques heures.Mufassa aura besoin d'une maison avec un jardin bien sécurisé, car la vie en appartement ne lui conviendrait pas. Il peut côtoyer les chevaux sans problème.Quelques points d'attention sont toutefois à prendre en compte : il n'est pas compatible avec les chats, n'est pas à l'aise en voiture, et ses ententes avec les autres chiens restent à évaluer. Il peut aboyer à leur rencontre, un test sera donc nécessaire selon le profil du ou des chiens déjà présents dans le foyer.Son foyer idéal:Une maison avec jardin.Des adoptants actifs et disponibles.Une famille avec des enfants respectueux des animaux.Un foyer sans chat.Des personnes prêtes à lui offrir de belles dépenses physiques et de nombreux moments de tendresse.Mufassa a tant d'amour à donner et rêve de trouver une famille qui l'acceptera tel qu'il est. Si vous pensez pouvoir lui offrir le foyer chaleureux qu'il mérite, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter UNIQUEMENT PAR TELEPHONE AU 02/523.44.16 pour en savoir plus ou organiser une rencontre. Qui sait, votre futur meilleur ami vous attend peut-être déjà au refuge.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
Help Animals
Living with MUFASSA
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Help Animals · Brussels

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing MUFASSA home

What you'll need for MUFASSA in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 MUFASSA

What life with MUFASSA looks like

MUFASSA is a young adult dog waiting at Help Animals in Brussels.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇧🇪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.

Brussels, Belgium — browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting MUFASSA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about MUFASSA?
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 MUFASSA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt MUFASSA 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is MUFASSA 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 MUFASSA 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 MUFASSA 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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