Not confirmed since November 2, 2026

BAMBOO

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

Bamboo is a somewhat unsure and a bit shy female cat. She therefore needs someone who has time and patience to help her blossom. WE always believe that this can happen quickly. Who would like to adopt her? If you are interested, please fill in the adoption form via the link below:

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Bamboo is een ietwat onzekere en een beetje een schuwe kattin. Ze heeft daarom iemand nodig die tijd en geduld heeft om haar te laten open bloeien. WE geloven er steevast in dat dit snel kan gebeuren. Wie o wie zou haar graag adopteren? Vul bij interesse de adoptieformulier in op onderstaande link:

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇧🇪Menen

Shelter

Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes

Cared for by Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes · Menen Learn about European Shorthair →

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing BAMBOO home

What you'll need for BAMBOO in week one.

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About BAMBOO

What life with BAMBOO looks like

BAMBOO is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes in Menen.

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.

Menen, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting BAMBOO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about BAMBOO?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw BAMBOO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt BAMBOO if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is BAMBOO 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 BAMBOO 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 Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes early rather than rehoming privately; they know BAMBOO 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.