Not confirmed since October 20, 2026

Smiley

Maltese · Male · Young · 2 years

Smiley is a 2-year-old unneutered male dog who still has a lot to discover and learn. In his previous home, he was not used to being alone and did not receive all the necessary training for his well-being. At the shelter, Smiley is still very scattered. He sniffs, explores, returns to humans, leaves and barks a lot, especially when a situation worries him. Once he is confident, he is a very kind dog, with a lot of energy and real potential for growth. His education will need to be taken up gradually, particularly to teach him to better manage his emotions and to calm down. His ideal home: Patient and available adopters. A stable and structured environment. Preferably without young children; a cohabitation with teenagers could be considered. People ready to take up his education. A gradual work on loneliness and emotion management. Activities adapted to his energy.

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Smiley est un petit chien mâle non castré de 2 ans, qui a encore beaucoup de choses à découvrir et à apprendre. Dans son précédent foyer, il a été peu habitué à rester seul et n'a pas bénéficié de tous les apprentissages nécessaires à son équilibre. Au refuge, Smiley se montre encore très dispersé. Il renifle, explore, revient vers l'humain, repart et aboie beaucoup, particulièrement lorsqu'une situation l'inquiète. Une fois en confiance, c'est pourtant un chien très gentil, avec une belle énergie et un réel potentiel d'évolution. Son éducation devra être reprise progressivement, notamment pour lui apprendre à mieux gérer ses émotions et à se poser. Son foyer idéal : Des adoptants patients et disponibles. Un environnement stable et structuré. De préférence sans jeunes enfants ; une cohabitation avec des adolescents pourrait être envisagée. Des personnes prêtes à reprendre son éducation. Un travail progressif sur la solitude et la gestion des émotions. Des activités adaptées à son énergie.

Size

Small

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇧🇪Brussels

Shelter

SRPA Veeweyde Brussels

Living with Smiley

✕Neutered
✓Good with kids

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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Smiley home

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About Smiley

What life with Smiley looks like

Smiley is a small young adult maltese dog waiting at SRPA Veeweyde Brussels 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Smiley, answered.

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