Dierenasiel Gent

Dierenasiel Gent is the animal shelter of Ghent, in the province of East Flanders, Belgium. At its centre on Noorderlaan it takes in the city's dogs and cats that arrive lost, seized or surrendered by their owners.

The shelter has separate areas for dogs, cats and animals in quarantine, attended by carers and veterinary staff. Each animal receives a feeding and activity plan according to its age and state of health.

Adoptions are handled with an interview at the centre itself, to get to know each family's routines well. Dierenasiel Gent works with the city on managing cat colonies and on campaigns against abandonment.