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ALBA

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Statut : Trouvé Race : Européen Sexe : Femelle Puce électronique : 967000010621236Né : 27/07/2024 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 27/07/2026 ALBA cherche sa famille pour la vie ALBA est une jolie chatte européenne au caractère bien affirmé, qui ne laisse personne indifférent. Selon les observations recueillies, elle possède une personnalité parfois changeante, avec des moments où elle apprécie la douceur et la tranquillité, et d'autres où elle préfère garder son indépendance. C'est une minette attachante qui aura besoin d'adoptants capables de respecter son rythme et sa sensibilité.Ses points forts :Très propre.Supporte bien les moments de solitude.Indépendante et autonome.Une personnalité unique qui saura créer une relation authentique avec les personnes qui lui laisseront le temps de s'épanouir.À prendre en compte :ALBA ne semble pas apprécier la compagnie des autres chats.Son tempérament peut être parfois imprévisible, elle préférera donc un environnement calme et des adoptants attentifs à ses besoins.La cohabitation avec des chiens, les enfants, ainsi que la vie en appartement ou la nécessité d'un jardin restent à évaluer.Le foyer idéal pour ALBA Nous imaginons ALBA dans un foyer paisible, auprès de personnes patientes et respectueuses de son indépendance. Elle pourrait parfaitement convenir à des adoptants recherchant une compagne féline avec du caractère, capable d'apprécier les moments de tendresse tout en conservant sa liberté.Derrière son tempérament bien à elle se cache une chatte qui mérite de trouver un foyer aimant où elle pourra se sentir en sécurité et comprise. Avec du temps, du respect et beaucoup de bienveillance, ALBA pourra révéler tout son charme.Vous pensez pouvoir offrir à ALBA le foyer qu'elle mérite ? N'hésitez pas à nous contacter UNIQUEMENT PAR TELEPHONE AU 02/523.44.16 pour obtenir davantage d'informations ou venir la rencontrer. Elle attend peut-être déjà sa future famille !

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
Help Animals
Living with ALBA
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Help Animals · BrusselsLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing ALBA home

What you'll need for ALBA in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About ALBA

What life with ALBA looks like

ALBA is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Help Animals in Brussels.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇧🇪Adopting from Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

Brussels, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting ALBA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about ALBA?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Help Animals handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw ALBA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt ALBA if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Help Animals will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is ALBA already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if ALBA isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Help Animals early rather than rehoming privately; they know ALBA and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FR). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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