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European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 7 years

This beautiful black tomcat has had a tough life already. He came to us after an confiscation. He lived together with other cats and a small dog. He was clearly the runt of the litter, as he had several skin wounds. These healed quite quickly, except for one where you can still see the scar in the picture. He also has a few bald spots. What this gentleman has gone through, we will never know. What we do know is that his sweet personality hasn't been affected, as André is a big cuddle bear who can never get enough!! He can sometimes be a bit taken aback by sudden and loud noises, but if he were to end up in a calm household, we can guarantee that you would bring home a treasure of a cat!! Interested? Then fill out our adoption questionnaire quickly!!

Read original (nl)

Deze prachtige zwarte kater heeft al een zwaar leven achter de rug. Hij kwam bij ons terecht na een inbeslagname. Hij leefde samen met andere katten en een kleine hond. Hij was duidelijk het sukkeltje van de hoop, want hij had verschillende huidwondes. Deze heelden gelukkig heel vlot, behalve eentje waarvan je het litteken nog kan zien op de foto. Hij heeft ook een aantal kale plekken. Wat dit kereltje allemaal heeft meegemaakt zullen we nooit weten. We weten wel dat het zijn zalige karaktertje niet heeft aangetast, want André is een grote knuffelbeer die er niet genoeg van kan krijgen!! Hij kan soms nog wat onder de indruk zijn van plotse en luide geluiden, maar als hij in een rustig gezin zou terecht komen, dan kunnen we je garanderen dat je een schat van een kat in huis haalt!! Interesse? Vul dan snel onze vragenlijst voor adoptie in!!

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇧🇪Mechelen
Shelter
Dierenbescherming Mechelen
Living with André
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing André home

What you'll need for André 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 André

What life with André looks like

André is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenbescherming Mechelen in Mechelen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting André, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about André?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierenbescherming Mechelen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw André on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt André if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierenbescherming Mechelen 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 André 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 André 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 Dierenbescherming Mechelen early rather than rehoming privately; they know André 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 (NL). 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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