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Nelly

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Nelly comes from a huge seizure by authorities that took place on the day before the winter solstice at a repeat offender's and has been in the spotlight of associations since 2011. She was living in completely disgraceful and inappropriate conditions for her advanced age. Her hooves were in a pitiful state: too long and twisted, they curled up like "babouches". She was infested with lice and very thin. But Nelly is a fighter who has a strong desire to live. Despite her Shetland temperament, Nelly has a solid gold personality. She is very gentle with everyone but knows how to assert herself in a group without any aggression. Having been deprived of everything for a long time, she is very fond of food.

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Nelly est issue d’une énorme saisie survenue à la veille du solstice d'hiver chez une récidiviste, et dans le collimateur des associations depuis 2011. Elle vivait dans des conditions totalement indignes et inadaptées à son âge avancé. Ses sabots étaient dans un état pitoyable : trop longs et tordus, ils remontaient en "babouches". Elle était infestée de poux et maigre. Mais Nelly est une battante qui a la rage de vivre. Malgré son caractère de Shetland, Nelly a une personnalité en or massif. Elle est très douce avec tout le monde mais elle sait s'affirmer dans un groupe sans jamais aucune agressivité. Privée de tout pendant longtemps, elle est très gourmande. Rue du Haut Aulnoy n°29, 7822 Meslin l'Evêque

Size
Age
Location
🇧🇪Belgium
Shelter
Animaux en Péril ASBL
Cared for by Animaux en Péril ASBL · Belgium

Listed 4 months ago

About Nelly

What life with Nelly looks like

Nelly is a adult horse waiting at Animaux en Péril ASBL in Belgium.

Adopting a horse is a long-term commitment that almost always requires either land or a boarding stable. The shelter will discuss the horse's training level, vet history, and what kind of work or companionship they're suited for. Expect ongoing costs: feed, farrier, vet, and stabling.

🇧🇪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 Nelly, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nelly?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Animaux en Péril ASBL handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Nelly on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nelly if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Animaux en Péril 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 Nelly already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most horses 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 Nelly 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 Animaux en Péril ASBL early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nelly 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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