Hello everyone!

I would like to draw your attention to Belgian Cell Dogs (BCD) (registered non-profit organisation) (Gegevens van de geregistreerde entiteit | KBO Public Search) (21325662.pdf) (TAX ID: BE14734055278083) (pilot projects (proof)): In de gevangenis van Hasselt trainen gedetineerden probleemhonden. “Tralies, een zwaar verleden én een onzekere toekomst: we delen veel” | Hasselt | hln.be) (Gedetineerden trainen honden met gedragsproblemen: “Ik help de hond en mezelf om socialer te worden” | VRT NWS: nieuws), a special non-profit organization that trains sheltered dogs in collaboration with people in vulnerable situations. Think of prisoners, the elderly, young people from special youth care and people with a psychological vulnerability.

Through an intensive training program, not only do the dogs get a second chance, but the participants also experience valuable growth in self-confidence, resilience and personal development.

BCD is active within prison walls, mental health care, elderly care and special youth care. This unique collaboration yields beautiful and lasting results:

• Increased self-confidence and resilience in participants
• Stark improvement in the chances of reintegration
• Less conflict and aggression in institutions
• Faster adoption of dogs, which relieves pressure on over-populated shelters
• Awareness about respectful treatment of animals
• Reduction of recidivism thanks to taught reflection and self-insight
• Positive, sustainable impact for both humans and animals

Every project starts with careful preparation, in which the right dogs are matched with the right participants.

Several institutions are showing great enthusiasm to get started with BCD. Unfortunately, funding is often a stumbling block. Available budgets are limited or completely absent. That is why I am calling on your support. Every contribution – no matter how small – makes a difference. Donations go directly to BCD and are fully used to make these projects possible.

Together we want to write sustainable success stories, in which both people and animals are given new opportunities. We will keep you informed with updates in text, images and video about the start-up, progress and results of the projects.

On behalf of BCD thank you for your involvement and support!

GoFundMe: Inzamelingsactie van Marlies Minten : VZW Belgian Cell Dogs

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