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Bouvier des Flandres · Female · Senior · 10 years

Riga is an adorable Bouvier des Flandres. She lived with her owner since birth, but he, getting older, could no longer take care of her. The family, who already had several dogs, could not take Riga back. Her arrival with us was difficult: the shock of being abandoned was hard. But after a few days, Riga relaxed and gave us her trust. She then integrated very well into the pack. Riga is a very energetic dog: she runs, plays, loves walks and gets along perfectly with all other animals of the same species. She has now found her new family "Les Petits Vieux" to spend the rest of her life.

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Riga est une adorable Bouvier des Flandres. Elle vivait avec son maître depuis sa naissance, mais celui-ci, prenant de l’âge, n’arrivait plus à s’occuper d’elle. La famille, ayant déjà plusieurs chiens, ne pouvait pas reprendre Riga. Son arrivée chez nous a été difficile : le choc de l’abandon a été rude. Mais après quelques jours, Riga s’est détendue et nous a accordé sa confiance. Elle s’est ensuite très bien intégrée au sein de la meute. Riga est une chienne très dynamique : elle court, joue, adore les promenades et s’entend parfaitement avec tous ses congénères. Elle a désormais trouvé sa nouvelle famille “Les Petits Vieux” pour y passer la fin de sa vie.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇧🇪Chièvres
Shelter
Les Petits Vieux ASBL
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Bringing Riga home

What you'll need for Riga 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 Riga

What life with Riga looks like

Riga is a senior bouvier des flandres 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Riga, answered.

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