Providing Pet Sitting in the Berchem, Belgium
Digital nomads, here to combine our love for travel and pets
We had a fantastic experience from beginning to end with Veerle, a true testament to this website. Took great care of Manny and the house, gave us regular updates and made our time away in general a lot more relaxing in the knowledge she was there. We would have Veerle back and reccomed her without hesitation. Thanks again!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Berchem, Belgium
Corrie (69)and Martin (72) Slobbe.Married since 1974.No children.No smokers.
We are very happy with how Martin and Corrie took care of our pets and house for 2 weeks while we visited family and friends. They arrived a day early for a meet and greet, gave us regular updates and were on point on health questions and administering daily meds to our senior dog. One of our cats is a bit shy, but he warmed up to them within a day. They left the house squeaky clean, tidied up and with all laundry done. Definitely recommend Martin and Corrie for your next housesit, their calm and caring nature is very suitable for any pet, especially shy dogs and cats.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Berchem, Belgium
Former Teacher, Art- therapist, nature artist and writer.
Elise is an amazing housesitter! I love to travel but I also love my cat, so only the best care is good enough for her. And that’s exactly what Elise provided. She even went above and beyond my expectations. From the very beginning, communication with Elise was smooth and easy. She was available, approachable, clear, kind, respectful, … in her communication. While I was away, she kept me updated with wonderful messages and pictures of my cat and the apartment, which allowed me to travel with a peaceful and carefree mind. It was clear that she genuinely cared for Ikea, as she took the time to play with her, cuddle her and spend quality time together. I returned to a very happy cat. Ikea even “told” me that Elise took very good care of her. 😻 Elise did also an outstanding job of keeping my apartment in perfect condition! When I returned, everything was spotless and organized, even better than when I left. Elise has an excellent sense of organisation and a talent for making things better, easier, nicer, more cozy, … The little changes she made, gave my apartment a lovely “upgrade”. 😊 She truly went above and beyond, not only by maintaining my place clean and tidy, but also by leaving thoughtful gifts for me. This was a very nice surprise. 🤩 Elise loves to show her kindness, gratitude and love. It was so nice to come home in such a warm atmosphere. 🙏🏻 Describing Elise in a few words: kind, caring, available, warmhearted, respectful, dedicated, friendly, organized, tidy, communicative, responsible, helpful, reliable, funny, … If you are looking for a trustworthy housitter “with extra sparkle”, I highly recommend Elise. Thank you Elise, for you exceptional service, care and for the warmhearted person you are! ✨🙏🏻❤️
Providing Pet Sitting in the Berchem, Belgium
Professional Petsitter with Over 20 Years of Experience
Jordan was amazing. She gave my boys so much love and wonderful care. She took the time to send me pictures and videos everyday. She had the challenging task of keeping my terrace plants alive when it was 40 degrees day after day. I enjoyed my vacation, knowing with the regular check ins, that everything was going well. It was wonderful coming home to well cared for Persian babies and my house being clean. I highly recommend Jordan. Her communication is excellent. She is simply a wonderful person.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Berchem, Belgium
World wanderer, word weaver, animal lover
This was our second time having Delphine sit for us and she was great as per usual! She is very communicative and sends lots of photos/videos which help keep us at ease. We'd have her back again anytime!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Berchem, Belgium
Gentle and caring couple who enjoy looking after your home and pets.
What else is there to say after so many cat sits? The kitties absolutely love Margot and like spending time with her. Our favourite cat sitter and always our first pick :)
Providing Pet Sitting in the Berchem, Belgium
Resourceful and reliable , I'm happy to take care of your pets and home!
Our cats adored Anne Frédérique. Even our Wis, who normally doesn't like to be touched, stayed in the arms of Anne. What a surprise ! We regret a lot that Anne and Luc had to return at home earlier for family reasons because we were so happy to have them in our house. We trusted them completely. Our house was very clean at our return . The cats were very healthy and behaved very normal again.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Berchem, Belgium
Huda & Amilia
This was the second time Huda and her daughter Amilia stayed with Bo. The first time a few months ago, we were able to meet them beforehand and we knew that everything would work great. Amilia and our daughter hit it off straightaway and Huda was very calm and reassuring. She also has a great sense of humor and is very easy to communicate with. They both love Bo and he seems to love them back from all the videos and photos that Huda regularly sends. Both times, we returned to an impeccably clean house and lovely little notes and chocolates left by them. We are keeping in touch for future sits and recommend Huda to anyone looking for a reliable and considerate sitter.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Berchem, Belgium
The best possible care for your sanctuary and pet friends.
This first experience was very positive thanks to Xan's professionalism! For a fortnight, I could travel with peace of mind knowing that my cat Alpha was in good hands! Pertinent questions before my departure so that everything was well prepared, smooth communication during my absence and a happy cat on my return! So I highly recommend Xan if you are looking for a reliable catsitter who loves dealing with animals!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Berchem, Belgium
Trustworthy and responsible cat lover
Christophe was a joy to have sit, and the cats really took to him. They certainly missed him upon our return! Also very clean and tidy - and respectful of our home. We’d definitely have him back again!
I'm delighted to have found Lisa as a sitter and hope to have her back again! She was detail oriented and clearly cared about my cats' well being. She asked good questions about the cats' routines and needs and about the house to be sure she'd meet my expectations and have a comfortable and successful sit. She communicated very well before and throughout the sit and even though I was unreachable for much of the time I was confident everyone was in good hands. Lisa left the house in immaculate condition and the cats were relaxed and happy when I got home. What a delight!
Kathy and Ron have sat for us several times in the past and have always been excellent. They are our "go-to" pet and house sitters and we always check their availability before we post a sit. They are trustworthy, organized, communicate very well, and take great care of our cats and our house. We hope they will continue pet sitting for many years to come!
I was fortunate to have Hillary return for a second sit. She took excellent care of both my cat and my home. She got on well with my neighbors and even allowed my friend to come visit Suley while she was there. I especially appreciate how flexible and accommodating she was regarding arrangements for a sitter who would be taking over for the second part of my very long absence. All in all, Hillary is a gem!
Young was the perfect house sitter for us. From the moment you meet her, you can tell she is animal person and is detailed oriented and will take great care of your house and pets. She exudes a peaceful and grounded energy. She was comfortable with each our pets from the high energy dog to the shy skittish cat. She played with the dog in the yard every day and took him on walks. And she was also very attentive to our cats and figured out how to maintain the equilibrium in the relationship between the cats and dog. She is an excellent communicator; she asked questions when our directions weren't clear and kept us updated on the pets. She is also an amazing photographer. She sent us pics of our pets every day that totally captured each of their personalities.
The best cat sitters ever! They loved our cats and spent so much time playing with them and making sure they were happy! We had photos and videos every day with funny little messages and we came home to two very happy, healthy cats. The house was spotless and they even washed the linen and towels! They left us some cute Easter presents and breakfast shopping in the fridge, as we were returning after a long flight. We would definitely recommend Michael and Jeanne to anyone and hope they will come back to Teignmouth in the near future. Thanks very much for looking after our beautiful cats and our home x
Ruthee was a fabulous pet sitter for our three cats while we were gone for a month. Prior to the sit, she was consistent and communicative; she even came over early for a meet and greet to learn the routine. During the sit, she took great care of our three cats by playing with them (she made a fun cat toy!), scooping litter, feeding and watering them, and sent us text updates and pictures. We came home to happy fur babies and a clean home. She left the place very tidy which was greatly appreciated! We are so thankful for Ruthee and would recommend her should the opportunity arise. Your fur babies would be lucky to spend time with her. Thank you again for everything, Ruthee!
Florence is everything you want in a cat sitter! We have two cats that need a lot of human attention. One takes multiple medications twice a day and they both are used to eating on their own schedule and having people around so it is always very important to us to find a pet sitter that will be spending a lot of time in the apartment and that doesn't mind being very attentive. We were able to meet Florence before our trip and felt 100% confident that she would take great care of our cats. Florence is comfortable giving medication, she sent us photos and updates and left our apartment spotless. We were so happy that we had her come back the following week when we went away again for a short trip! We will definitely contact Florence again whenever we travel and hope that she is available!
Jinnie was an excellent house sitter for me and my cat Felix. Completely responsible and reliable and helpfully flexible. She was willing to work with me as I dithered on whether I was actually going to go on my trip (which was dependent on good weather), and when I finally decided on making my trip one day shorter. House was clean and organized on my return, and, more importantly, my cat was calm and relaxed on my return. I would happily have Jinnie come sit for me and Felix again.
Heidi was an outstanding cat sitter for my Luna! She was very communicable via calls or texts. She followed all my guidelines for feeding and care of Luna. Luna was very content when I arrived home thanks to Heidi! My home was immaculate when I arrived and she did some snow shoveling. She even pulled a large broken tree branch off my roof following a windstorm. I hope Heidi is available for my next trip because she is awesome. Jim
Karen was an extraordinary house and pet sitter who I hope to invite back again soon. You would be extremely fortunate to have her take care of your pets and home. From the very beginning she radiated calmness, knowledge, caring and curiosity. We had a great initial conversation where Karen answered questions I didn't even know I should be asking, and asked excellent questions so she could be prepared and understand the special needs for both my cat and home. She flew into my city the day before I was leaving and stayed at a nearby hostel so that we could meet in person and do a walk through of my home. They say pets have an intuitive nature about people, and I knew Karen would be a winner when my normally very shy/nervous cat came right up and let her pet him. Karen sent wonderful pictures and updates while I was gone and asked questions when she wasn't sure about something. When I returned home everything was spotless and my cat was content. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better house sitter experience. Thank you Karen!
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home for free at Zeewoi.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least $20 per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Zeewoi.
What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Zeewoi cat sitters for free, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
This is one place that makes my living in Brussels as a single expat with a four legged friend an easy ride! Working long days and having to travel for work often I can always leave Dave the Dogg with Anny and I know everything will be absolutely fine. He's treated with all the love and care! Thank you <3
I have been taking my little dog Spinelli to Anny for grooming for several months now and she is absolutely fantastic. He seems so happy to see her each time and always comes home looking and smelling great. She is so sweet and loving to the dogs and gives good advise for care. 110% recommended
Well, Pet Squad is literally the second home of our little buddy, Kupi. So it is kind of difficult to write anything without superlatives… In short, as practicing puppy parents, we all know how challenging can be to leave your little one in someone else’s hands while you go to work or on holiday. This is not the case with Pet Squad BXL. You should see Kupi’s propelling tail anytime we step in the house, he has his best time ever at Anny’s. ❤️😊
My dog Cleo loves to go there at Anny's and Sebastian's! she goes there weekly and sometimes we also do boarding, we cannot be happier! we get regular videos and update and they are super nice and available for any questions! super recommended ❤️
I’m so incredibly happy to have found Anny! She is AMAZING! Our dog was shipped to us and clearly hadn’t been groomed in some time. I handed over a dog I barely recognized who was covered in mats and dreadlocks and came back with this beautiful, yummy smelling, happy pup. Anny is a gem!
We have a 12 years old Schipperke - Cappie. We are very confident with the Pet Squad team when we need to leave him for boarding (hotel) or even for a bath / full grooming! Everyone is very kind and take so good care of him! We have been clients for quite some time already and I would not change that for nothing! 😍 Thanks Pet Squad Team!
We brought our 15 year old Labrador, Aslan, here for the first pet hotel stay in his life. The team here are absolutely incredible. They showed so much love care and attention to Aslan. They were also super cooperative, communicative, generous and kind. Because of his age Aslan was very sensitive and fragile, and we had nobody that could care for him. It was such a relief that he received such good care, that it was as if they knew him his whole life. The prices might be higher than other places, but they are 100% justified because your pet cannot get better care! We wish you all the best in the future and send you our thanks!
Anny she is the best, I don't trust anyone else to leave my princess, she is very attentive and very affectionate with the dogs, you can see that she really loves her job
Anny is wonderful, and my dogs are always very happy being here. She sends regular updates, and you can tell she has a big heart for animals. The cute shop also has all the basics you need for your furry companions. Happy pups, happy me. 😊 …
They are simply the best!!! Super attentive to my dog and all she needs. It’s all-inclusive service from dog-sitting, dog-boarding, to grooming, food and other advice, to sending videos of my dog playing and enjoying herself. It is my go-to place when I leave for work or go on holidays. My dog runs with a joy to get to pet squad and I never worry when she’s there. Also, Anny is one if the kindest people I’ve met, so really, highly recommended 😊
Urban dogs is a wonderful place. The staff is caring and always available to help you and your dog. I have sent my dog to their daycare once and she absolutely loved it. She wants to go back there every time I take her out on a walk and we sometimes we go by just to say hi. They have also given me some very useful tips to overcome a small behavioural issue my dog had. It worked wonders. I would definitely recommend this place
I had the pleasure of completing three 1-hour sessions with Urban Dogs and their fantastic canine behaviorist, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. The approach was highly professional, insightful, and tailored to my dog's specific needs. My dog, Wanaka, displayed reactive behaviors that needed addressing, and the behaviorist provided practical, effective strategies that have already made a noticeable difference. Their methods emphasized positive reinforcement, consistency, and understanding canine behavior on a deeper level. Not only did I learn how to manage my dog’s behavior better, but I also gained valuable tools to communicate more effectively with him and reinforce good habits. The sessions were structured, clear, and personalized, making them incredibly impactful. I would highly recommend Urban Dogs to anyone looking for professional guidance in improving their dog's behavior. The results have been outstanding, and I’m grateful for the care and expertise provided!
I am incredibly grateful for the ladies at Urban Dogs, they are kind, patient, loving, and truly deeply care about all the dogs. My dog walks us here every day and sits at the door if they are closed because she loves going there. On top of taking great care of my baby, they were understanding and accommodating when I had to make a last minute change, providing me peace of mind when things became hectic and I needed help. Throughout the day they send pictures and videos which are an absolute moment of joy every time! Thank you for providing my baby a second home.
Excellent professionals, as dog trainers, daycare and grooming. They are taking care of and playing with the dogs all day. From energetic to calm ones. All the personnel are very kind, reliable, and generous with a smile. This is the place where you can have peace of mind to leave your dogs during a busy day, week, or working day with full trust. I did so for a week and will indeed repeat.
Our dog has joined several group training sessions and a trial daycare. Alexia is very kind and patient. She cared and supported our nervous dog, shared photos and movies with us to let us know how our dog was doing during the trial. We will happily come back again.
Urban Dogs is an amazing place for any dog owner looking for training classes, daycare, or grooming! The staff is incredibly friendly and truly passionate about dogs. I highly recommend it!
Alex was great with our dog. She was very mindful and attentive to our worries. After a 1:1 meeting (we walked outside in Bois de la Cambre), she gave us a complete protocol tailored to our dog's needs so we can train him out of his "bad habits". 100% recommend UrbanDogs!
Heart melting and caring dog kindergarten where my dog is greatly taken care of. Whenever I travel my dog is enjoying fun times with his dog friends at Urban Dogs – Bruxelles. Thank you Alexia and team for your excellent support!
My dog was soo happy there at Urban Dogs, when I picked him up he was relaxed and once he got home he passed out of tiredness! A tired dog is a happy dog 😁 He socialised a lot, played and had fun. I received loads of videos and pictured (very high quality) throughout the day. The girl that I met was super kind and sweet. Highly reccomend this place and Kuro will go there again!
Alexia is a wonderful professional with great insight! We have consulted with her for some behavioural issues after trying a few solutions, and her expertise has been instrumental for us in seeing a change in our dog's behaviour. Highly recommend.
I left my dog with Luna and she really did take good care of him! She is attentive and took her time to bring him for walks, spend time with him and feed him according to my instructions. She is definitely my go-to for any time I need to leave my beloved furry friend! Totally recommended 👍
She took care of my parrot and did amazing job.very friendly, all the time communicating ,sending videos :)) very satisfied.Going to come back to her in future.
Very good service, very friendly, Thank you Luna !
Unprofessional and rude. Don’t trust them with your pets.
Parfait 💯 …
I'm so happy
Cozy home dog sitting
How do we get in touch? No phone number or website🥴 …
Luna is a trustworthy person, who is passionate about animals and knows them very well (she is studying to become a veterinary assistant). She took care of my labrador several times, especially when he was sick: she was perfect and it was really very reassuring to be able to entrust your dog to someone so caring and competent. She is reliable, friendly and generous. I highly recommend it.
Very disappointed!!! Good reception on the phone by a young person (doing not speak French but English) Lots of good will but unable to satisfy my request (catsetting chat 11/21 to 12/19 - I have to undergo an operation), she contacted a colleague to find a solution. There I received a terse text message from my contact informing me that the person contacted already had too much work with his other clients. And they left me there!!! So very disappointing 😏😏😏
We have entrusted our cat to Buddy Doggy several times. We are very satisfied with their service and flexibility. Everything went very well, we recommend them without hesitation!
I use Buddy Doggy to walk my dog twice a week. Very satisfied with their services I recommend to any dog owner.
My dog, Dolly, has been with her twice now, and she absolutely loves it. I was a bit nervous at first, but Madame Cocker kept me in the loop the entire time, sending updates, pics, and videos throughout the day, so I knew Dolly was having the best time. The pick-up and drop-off service is super convenient—she comes right to my door to collect Dolly and brings her back tired and happy. It’s such a relief to know Dolly is in such caring hands while I’m at work. I’m seriously considering making it a weekly thing because Dolly loves it so much, and it’s such peace of mind for me. Couldn’t recommend Madame Cocker more!
Claire took care of my girls while I was on holiday. I was honestly impressed with her conscientiousness and precision — every day I received a report about them complete with pictures. Both of them warmed up to her very quickly (as the photo of my very relaxed kitty shows…) and I came back to two happy girls. Highly recommended!
Madame Cocker is not only a good dog walker but a good behavioralist and trainer. Since my dog walks with her she improved her behavior on the leash (pulling) and with other dogs (more social). Totally recommend
Great cat sitting service! Claire looked after our three cats. She was very attentive to their needs. One of them was new to the household and she helped to integrated him. 100% recommended!
Claire is a very reliable person. She takes excellent care of our dog who loves going on the bus with her and having walks in the forest. Thank you.
Absolutely wonderful. Madame Cocker understood our needs and quickly understood the behavioral issues with our two puppies and that has made such a difference to them and us. She is caring and trustworthy and our puppies respond to her. Strongly recommend her services.
My dog adopted Claire instantly. She is a super reliable dog walker but foremost a great dog trainer. She has been of great help and support with very friendly and clear communication. I recommend her highly (secretly hoping no one will steal her 😉) …
Mdm C. has groomed my dog three times now and I can really say only good things about her and her approach. I appreciate she makes Toby feel comfortable to a point he’s excited to see her 😂. Thank you for your service 😊 …
Madame Cocker is taking care perfeclty of my 3 years old frenchie! She understands her needs, has the patience needed and takes care of her with a lot of love and care!
We hired Claire's services for our cat. It was a very good experience, Claire is very professional and does not hesitate to send many photos/videos during her visits. We highly recommend!
Our best friend Fluffy who we got in 2022. The cat is wonderful. The only big trouble - she had FIP half a year we got her. But we managed.
I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction with the services provided by your kennel. The puppy I received from you has been suffering from ear mites since the day I brought it home, and its feces have consistently contained worms. This level of neglect and lack of care is unacceptable. Given these health issues, it is evident that both the puppy and its mother are being kept in poor living conditions. This is extremely concerning and suggests a lack of proper care and hygiene in your facility. I urge you to address these issues immediately and take the necessary steps to ensure the health and well-being of the animals in your care.
I really liked the experience I had with you and with the pet taken from you. I recommend with confidence! Very polite and caring♥️
We bought a Yorkshire puppy 1 year ago (650 euro). And she becomes much longer (40cm back length) and bigger, now 6.5 kilo. The vet says she is not fat, just big. She is double size of our neighbor’s Yorkshire, and when we walk on the street, people say she is a mix of Yorkshire and some other breed. I sent email to the shop about her size and the shop Replies that her size is normal for a Yorkshire. We love her a lot even she is not pedigree. But my suggestion is that, adopt a dog in refugee.
I would like to urge anyone who is reading through these reviews to really think about what they are getting themselves into when gettign a dog from here. I got a French Bulldog In my case the puppy had Giardia and cryptosporidium which are contagious parasites for which the symptoms were already there the moment we came home. When we figured out the things he had we wrote an email asking if they are aware if other puppies had the same thing because naturally, as these are spread easily if this puppy had it there is a chance the others ones did to as it is spread through the water and fecies. The puppies there shares the bowls they ate from. He was pooping blood, would not eat. In the first 2 weeks of having the puppy we visited the vet every day for tests, medication and check up because everyday something new would come up that we could not identify ourselves. The puppy also had 1 testicle dropped which means that there is more risky surgery involved down the line. As I am reading through the reviews, the owenrs of this establishment normally say ''write us an emai'' which is the first thing we did but we received no reply so here is a review instead. The reason I am giving 2 stars is because this dog is the most adorable creature that I have ever seen. In the end all the stress is worth it, but that is if the dog survives and if you have enough patience and time to constanly observe him and go to the vet, not to mention the financial burden. Prepare to pay much more than the dog itself, even though the price might be 900 or whatever you have to consider that if something is wrong you will have to pay 50 euros minimum for each visit. At the moment he is happy and we would not give him for anything but it has trully been one of the most stressful things not knowing if the puppy is going to survive the night because of the things and diseases he had gained while being under owership of this industry. Do not get the dog from here if you are easily stressed or do not have the patience to go through medical treatments and vet visits every day. Edit: obviously someone didn’t like my comment and tried removing it, in hopes I wouldn’t care enough to post it again,so there is that.
Later edit, reply to owner: Thank you for your answer! For the vet, maybe I just caught him on a bad day. As I said, he put him under antibiotics for 2 weeks so he was indeed sick. One question, if my puppy comes from a local small breeder, how come his passport in Hungarian and issued by a Hungarian vet? If indeed he is local, I'd be interested to know more because I'm curious where he comes from, I always regretted not knowing his parents... My puppy is fine now, and he's amazing, and for that, I thank you! When I choose my puppy, I went there just to have a look, with no intent to buy in a dog supermarket... But one of them conquered me and took him home 2 hours later. He's an amazing dog and I'm so happy to have found him, but this place where I got him... Well, never again. For several reasons: - As many others, I was lied to about his age. He was around 10-11 weeks old according to 2 vets that I saw, his Hungarian passport said 4 months old. - He was sick and no one told me about it. He stayed sick for 2 weeks, under antibiotics. The redness around his eyes was an obvious sign (not for me, being inexperienced) - The vet that I saw, first on their emergency vet list, was so rude and mean. When I said that I find him not very active for a puppy and that I think he was sick, his response was, "some people are never happy". Turns out he was indeed sick, and he confirmed that everyone knew the puppies were sick when I suggested that maybe we should inform the shop to check on the other puppies that were next to me. He just laughed and said, "oh they know". To sum up, I was lucky to have found an amazing dog that had no behavioral issues, that is more or less healthy now (he's a 2 year old Golden Retriever), but most of the other people I've met that got their dog from then were not as lucky as I was. Please, go to a responsible family breeder that only breeds one type of dog and raises puppies in their home, or to a shelter. Don't condone this kind of animal supermarket like I did.
Update: Although according to the warranty certificate, the seller is obliged to show the dog's parents, these sellers refuse to comply with their own certificate and refuse to provide any information about the dog's parents and their origin. In an exchange of emails with them, they said that the guarantee certificate is given just because they are obliged by law, but in reality they are not able to comply with the guarantee offered. My conclusion is that they offer an invalid warranty certificate. I am going to file an official complaint against them. Complaints for breach of warranty can be made here: https://meldpunt.belgie.be. I bought a German Pinscher 10 days ago. When I realized that I should be careful, we were already at the cash register signing the adoption papers and my son already had the dog in his arms. Let's take them one at a time. 1. When we were in front of the puppy's cage, the seller omitted to tell me some details, such as the fact that the color of the dog is not recognized. Only after we arrived at the cash register and she made his passport, she wrote for the breed: "Pinscher X" and told me, as an insignificant detail, that the color is not recognized, that's why there was an "X". Well, then why are you selling it as a German Pinscher? Why didn't you tell me from the beginning that it is not recognized? 2. When she started to do the papers, she also told us that one of the dog's testicles has not descended and probably it will descend or not, but anyway "it doesn't matter because we have to castrate him anyway". When I was in front of the cage and I asked her for details about the puppy, she omitted to tell me that too. At home, I saw in the adoption papers that it was written that considering that the dog does not have a testicle, I have the right to a discount. The seller failed again to tell me that too, but she checked that option as if a discount had been applied. 3. The dog had an intermittent tremor. The seller told me it was because of stress. He still has it now, after 10 days. 4. Only when I got home I noticed that in the documents I had signed it was written somewhere that the dog's parents are present and the seller have the obligation to show them to me if I request. Obviously, the seller forgot to tell me this too, she just shoved the paper under my nose for me to sign. But this will not stay like this, I will return and request to see the dog's parents. 5. Only now do the problems begin. Just 3 days after we adopted him, he became very week, the shaking increased, he started vomiting. In about an hour I saw that his condition was getting worse and I ran with him to the nearest emergency veterinary office. His stomach was inflamed and swollen, he was in a state of shock and they sent us to an emergency clinic where they also had a hospital. After a night spent there, they sent us to the veterinary faculty in Liege, with little chance of survival, the dog had pneumonia as well. Fortunately in Liege they managed to save him. At first I thought he had swallowed something that hurt him. They did x-rays, ultrasounds, CT and blood tests and luckily there was nothing in his stomach. When he vomited at home, I had checked and there was no foreign object. I hadn't even taken him out of the house. We managed to save him after a lot of stress, lost days running from Brussels to Liege. We are waiting for the medical report to understand more, but it is certain that he came with low immunity and a precarious state of health. I paid 550 Euros for adoption and then spent almost 2000 Euros on medical bills. In the end, we are happy we saved a dog and we are already very attached to him. I am afraid, however, that he is very fragile and not very resistant to diseases, even though he is part of a fairly resistant dog breed.
I bought an Italian Greyhound there and I am very happy about it. My dog came with traceability on the passport that allowed me to later on verify the breeder and visit my dog’s parents, which was very nice. The place is indeed a supermarket, whilst I am sure all laws are respected, I wish for all those animals to spend the least amount of time in such small enclosed space, with no natural sunlight and fresh air. Service in the store was very friendly and competent, the young lady guided me all along the purchase for a good hour despite the shop was packed with people. On a more general note, it’s surprising that in Belgium shops are allowed to sell dogs without pedigree, and it is something to take into account if you plan puppies as most people (depending where you live) will turn you away. On the positive side, prices are a fraction of pedigree’d dogs, which is fair!
Please don't buy from here. Google puppy mills and how to find reputable breeders and the puppy checklist - things you should check before buying. If you can't see the mother it's a puppy mill so don't buy. Be aware that shops like this are illegal in many countries , eg UK, for a good reason... Just not yet in Belgium.
We had a rather traumatic experience with this shop. We bought a puppy and he died only 9 nine days after the purchase. He spent 5 of his last days hospitalized. The puppy was clearly ill when we bought it. The vet even told us that the age on his passport was certainly not true. His limbs didn’t seem as developed as for a puppy that age. After several months of back and forth with the admin staff at this shop, we managed to get full reimbursement for the price of the puppy, but only because we told them that we were ready to look for other people in the same situation and file a class action. Needless to say that the 650 euro incurred in veterinary care (5 days of hospitalization) were not reimbursed. We have since adopted another puppy from an actual breeder in Belgium and everything is going well, but live in constant fear thinking that the same could happen to us again. We are literally traumatized by the experience with Dog and Cat Co. Thus our advice is to avoid this place. Be patient and adopt your puppy from a breeder or from a refuge.