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Rain and snow are falling directly onto rescued animals who already survived abuse. They should be safe—but their shelter is collapsing.

My name is Patricia, and I volunteer at 4Balzanes, a small animal refuge in Soignies, Belgium. This refuge gives abused and mistreated farm animals and cats a second chance at life—many arrived frightened, neglected, and broken, after suffering at human hands.
Today, their safety is in danger again.
The stable where these animals sleep is falling apart. The roof is broken, and when it rains or snows, the water pours straight inside. There is no protection from the cold. Watching rescued animals shiver after everything they’ve endured is heartbreaking.
Repairing the roof would cost more than building a completely new stable. Sadly, there is no support from the government or the city. The couple who run the refuge give everything they have—financially, physically, and emotionally. They pay nearly all expenses themselves and survive only through donations.
Those donations are just enough for food, hay, and straw. There is nothing left for major repairs.

That is why we are asking for help.

Every donation—no matter how small—brings these animals closer to a dry, warm, and safe stable. Your support means:
warmth instead of cold
shelter instead of rain
safety instead of fear

If you cannot donate, please share this fundraiser. And if you are ever considering leaving a gift in your will, please consider 4Balzanes—your legacy could save lives long into the future.

These animals cannot ask for help.
We are their voice.

Thank you for caring. Thank you for helping them survive—and finally live in safety.

4Balzanes
Chau. Brunehault 45
7060 Soignies, België

BE86 0682 4710 9850

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www.4balzanes.be

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01/12/2025

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13/08/2025

I still see people walk /run on these hot days with their dogs 😢🥵🐾

When you take your dog outside, have you ever touched the ground with your own feet? Dogs' feet get burned, the ground is that hot.

So, feel the ground with your own feet before taking your dog outside in warm/hot weather.

A dog can only release heat through its soles and tongue. A dog doesn't have sweat glands all over its body like humans. A dog never died for not walking, but it can die to go outside in the heat.

And please don't take your dog on a run, they can die of it because the blood starts to clotl!!!

And if you need to take your dog outside, go only on gras and where is a lot of shadow.

I thank you on behalf of your dog 🙏🐾❤️

https://exploringanimals.com/vet-approved-tips-that-keep-pets-safe-during-dangerous-heat-waves/

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/health/hotwalks

12/08/2025