13.05.2026
OFFICIAL SIGNING OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN ADT AND THE GOVERNOR OF WALLOON BRABANT
ADT is continuing to develop its institutional partnerships in Belgium. After the provinces of Namur and Luxembourg, a new cooperation agreement has now been officially signed with Gilles Mahieu, Governor of Walloon Brabant. The agreement aims to strengthen the coordination of interventions involving animals during emergencies, crises or disasters.
13.05.2026
Interview – Lara, Coordinator of the Animal Disaster Team (ADT)
At just 29 years old, Lara leads the Animal Disaster Team (ADT) with passion and professionalism, a specialised emergency response unit dedicated to helping animals in distress across Belgium.
20.03.2026
RESCUE IN NIVELLES: INJURED STORK SAVED ALONG A MAJOR ROAD
After being reported injured by the roadside in Nivelles, a stork suffering from a wing fracture was rescued by ADT teams. Thanks to a rapid intervention and the support of the police in securing the area, the bird was stabilised and transferred to Birds Bay to receive the care it needs.
19.03.2026
INTERVENTION IN JAMAGNE: ROAMING PIG SAFELY RESCUED NEAR A ROAD AND RAILWAY LINE
After several reports from local residents, a roaming pig was spotted in Jamagne in a particularly hazardous area, close to both a busy road and a railway line. At the request of the Dinaphi Fire Department, the police and the City of Philippeville, ADT intervened to secure the animal and eliminate the risk.
19.03.2026
EMERGENCY RESCUE: 27-YEAR-OLD NATHALIA EVACUATED AFTER A FALL INTO A BATHTUB
Nathalia, a 27-year-old mare, became trapped in a bathtub following an accidental fall. Unable to get back up and in critical condition, she required an urgent intervention involving firefighters, veterinarians and ADT teams. Despite severe hypothermia and difficult conditions, she was stabilised on site and safely transported to a veterinary clinic, where she remains under close supervision.
17.03.2026
DELICATE RESCUE IN LESVE: 23-YEAR-OLD HORSE HELPED BACK TO HIS FEET AFTER A FALL IN HIS STALL
At the request of the NAGE Fire Department, ADT intervened to rescue Blackie, a 23-year-old horse suffering from arthritis who had fallen in his stall and was unable to get back up. Thanks to a coordinated effort involving firefighters, the attending veterinarian and ADT teams, the horse was safely helped back onto his feet.