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ARYA

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Abandoned European cat, female, microchip 967000010747115, born 22/08/2022, Belgium, at the shelter since 28/08/2022. Arya, a gentle female cat, is waiting for her cuddle. Arya is a calm and gentle European cat who trustingly lets herself be approached and petted. Her character: serene and probably able to tolerate loneliness, she is also a clean cat. Her life with others: Arya sometimes puffs on her feline companions, so a gentle introduction will be necessary with other cats. With children, she appreciates a calm approach, without sudden movements. Her living environment: accustomed to living in an apartment, she does not need a garden. She tolerates car rides well. Ideal adopter profile: a patient and attentive family, with or without children (gentle approach required), ideally without another cat or with a gradual introduction. Interested in Arya? For more information, please contact us ONLY by phone at 02 204 49 50. Adoption possible only with a "permit to keep an animal" for people domiciled in the Walloon Region.

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Statut : Abandonné Race : Européen Sexe : Femelle Puce électronique : 967000010747115Né : 22/08/2022 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 28/08/2026 Arya, une douce minette qui attend son câlinArya est une chatte européenne, calme et douce, elle se laisse approcher et caresser avec confiance.Son caractère : sereine et probablement capable de supporter la solitude, c'est aussi une chatte propre.Sa vie avec les autres : Arya peut souffler parfois sur ses congénères félins, une présentation en douceur sera donc de mise avec d'autres chats. Avec les enfants, elle apprécie une approche calme, sans gestes brusques.Son cadre de vie : habituée à l'appartement, elle n'a pas besoin de jardin. Elle supporte bien les trajets en voiture.Profil adoptant idéal : une famille patiente et attentive, avec ou sans enfants (approche douce requise), idéalement sans autre chat ou avec une introduction progressive.Intéressé(e) par Arya ?Pour plus de renseignements, merci de nous contacter UNIQUEMENT par téléphone au 02 204 49 50.Adoption possible uniquement avec un ''permis de détention d'un animal''pour les personnes domiciliées en Région Wallonne

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
Help Animals
Living with ARYA
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
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Bringing ARYA home

What you'll need for ARYA in week one.

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  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
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    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
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    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 ARYA

What life with ARYA looks like

ARYA is a 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 ARYA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about ARYA?
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 ARYA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt ARYA 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 ARYA 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 ARYA 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 ARYA 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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