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TILIKUM

Male · Senior · 27 years

Abandoned: 11/29/2023 Race: Saddle Horse Sex: Male Microchip: 056098103109000 Born: 01/01/1999 Country: Belgium At the shelter since: 11/29/2023 TILIKUM was a riding horse, but due to health issues, his owner had to stop his activities and entrust him to us. He is a very gentle and easy-going horse with humans. With other equines, TILIKUM is also very sociable, easily integrating into a herd. His affectionate and friendly nature makes him a beloved companion by all who have the chance to know him. None of our equines can be ridden or used for commercial purposes. TILIKUM must live with, at least, another fellow animal of the same species. Adoption is only possible with a "permit to detain an animal." For more information, please contact us ONLY by phone at 02 204 49 50.

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Statut : Abandonné Race : Cheval de Selle Sexe : Mâle Puce électronique : 056098103109000Né : 01/01/1999 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 29/11/2023 TILIKUM était un cheval de manège, mais suite à des soucis de santé, son propriétaire a dû lui faire arrêter ses activités et nous le confier. C'est un cheval très facile et gentil avec les humains. Avec les autres équidés, TILIKUM est également très sociable, s'intégrant facilement au sein d'un troupeau. Sa nature affectueuse et amicale en fait un compagnon apprécié par tous ceux qui ont la chance de le côtoyer.Aucun de nos équidés ne peut être monté ou être utilisé à des fins commerciales.TILIKUM 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 · 27 years
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
Help Animals
Living with TILIKUM
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Help Animals · Brussels

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing TILIKUM home

What you'll need for TILIKUM in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About TILIKUM

What life with TILIKUM looks like

TILIKUM 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 TILIKUM, answered.

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