Helping hands at the animal farm

Veeweyde provides shelter to approximately one thousand animals across our four centers in Brussels, Tournai, Turnhout, and Coutisse. From dogs and cats to horses, donkeys, and smaller pets, every animal in our care was once abandoned or mistreated. They now wait safely in our shelters for a loving new family.

Caring for an average of 1,000 animals daily requires immense resources for food, veterinary care, and facility maintenance. As Veeweyde receives no government subsidies, our survival depends entirely on the generosity of our members, donors, and volunteers.

You can make a difference today at Veeweyde Turnhout!

09:00 AM | Warm welcome and guided tour of the Veeweyde facilities

10:00 AM | Start of volunteer activities:

• Cleaning the wading pools
• Garden maintenance (weeding)
• Scrubbing the walls
• Assisting at the pig and rabbit stables: refreshing hay and feeding
• Washing the dogs (as needed)
• Cleaning the work van

12:00 PM | Lunch break – lunch will be provided

12:30 PM | Optional: Walk a dog or spend time in the dog meadow (Please feel free to join only if you are comfortable around animals)

01:00 PM | Continuation of volunteer tasks

04:00 PM | Scheduled end of the day