Dierenbescherming Mechelen
Mechelen, Bélgica · 57 animales disponibles
Animales en este refugio
Roxy
10 meses🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Caramel
8 añosChihuahua · pequeño
🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Suske
11 años🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Saku
2 añosLabrador Retriever · grande
🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Mayco
1 añoAmerican Bully · grande
🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Olaf
1 año🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Mill
2 añosJack Russell Terrier · mediano
🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Bugs
6 añosStaffordshire Bull Terrier · grande
🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Lili
8 añosYorkshire Terrier · pequeño
🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Tano
8 añosStaffordshire Bull Terrier · grande
🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Maya
11 añosStaffordshire Bull Terrier · grande
🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Ayka
6 años🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Tiago
2 añosTervueren · mediano
🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Novi
3 añosStaffordshire Bull Terrier · mediano
🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Sekhu
3 años🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Wodan
5 años🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Balou
9 añosStaffordshire Bull Terrier · grande
🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Skyla
2 años🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Roxy
3 añosMestizo · mediano
🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Spike
4 años🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Tony
3 años🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Guus
4 añosChihuahua · muy pequeño
🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Esther
12 años🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
Nanuq
6 añosAlaskan Malamute · grande
🇧🇪Mechelen, Bélgica
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About
About Dierenbescherming Mechelen
Dierenbescherming Mechelen is a dog rescue based in Mechelen, Belgium. There are currently 24 dogs listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever, and American Bully.
The animals currently listed at Dierenbescherming Mechelen range in age from about 0 to 12 years old. Most are large.
Adoption process
Adopting from Mechelen
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.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Dierenbescherming Mechelen directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.
For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Belgium, see our Belgium import guide.
At a glance
Breeds currently at Dierenbescherming Mechelen
Nearby
Other shelters in Belgium
Dierenbescherming Mechelen is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Belgium. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- Aide et Protection Animales A.S.B.L. — Assesse (18 animals)
- Anegria Ezelopvangcentrum (10 animals)
- Animal Sans Logis — Neupré (52 animals)
- Animal Sans Toit — Faimes (201 animals)
- Animals Rescue Association — Liège (1 animal)
- Animaux en Péril ASBL (62 animals)
- Asieldieren.be — Flanders (130 animals)
- CatPattes — Anderlecht (Brussels) (23 animals)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dierenbescherming Mechelen located?
Dierenbescherming Mechelen is in Mechelen, Belgium.
How many animals does Dierenbescherming Mechelen have available for adoption?
Dierenbescherming Mechelen currently has 57 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 24 dogs. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Dierenbescherming Mechelen?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Dierenbescherming Mechelen directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Dierenbescherming Mechelen handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. 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.
Can I adopt from Dierenbescherming Mechelen if I live in another country?
Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Dierenbescherming Mechelen typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.
Is Dierenbescherming Mechelen a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Dierenbescherming Mechelen is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.
What is the adoption fee at Dierenbescherming Mechelen?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Dierenbescherming Mechelen directly. Typical fees in Belgium cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Dierenbescherming Mechelen via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.