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European Shorthair Β· Female Β· Adult Β· 4 years

Hi, I'm Babou 🐾 I'm a 4-year-old gray striped lady cat who just wants a bit of peace and space. In my previous home, I was a bit overwhelmed by the other cat, so now I'm looking for a place where I can set the pace myself. Dogs? No problem, I can handle those too. I find little kids a bit too busy - I prefer a quiet home. What I really need though is a garden 🌿. I love outdoor life, a bit of sunning myself, and leisurely wandering around. Does a quiet home with a garden sound like it might be just what I'm looking for?

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Hoi, ik ben Babou 🐾 Ik ben een 4-jarige grijze getijgerde dame die gewoon op zoek is naar wat rust en ruimte. In mijn vorige thuis werd ik wat overrompeld door de andere kat, dus nu zoek ik een plek waar ik zelf het tempo mag bepalen. Honden? Geen probleem, daar kan ik prima mee overweg. Kleine kindjes vind ik wat te druk - ik hou meer van een rustig huis. Wat ik wel echt nodig heb is een tuin 🌿. Daar geniet ik van het buitenleven, een beetje zonnen en lekker rondstruinen. Lijkt een rustige thuis met een tuin jou ook wel wat? Dan kunnen wij het misschien goed vinden samen πŸ’›

Size
Small
Age
Adult Β· 4 years
Location
πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺSchoten
Shelter
Dierenasiel Schoten
Living with Babou
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Bringing Babou home

What you'll need for Babou 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
  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 Babou

What life with Babou looks like

Babou is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Schoten in Schoten.

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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺAdopting 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 Babou, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Babou?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierenasiel Schoten handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Babou on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Babou if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Dierenasiel Schoten 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 Babou 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Babou isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dierenasiel Schoten early rather than rehoming privately; they know Babou 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 β€” 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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