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Bertje

Mixed Breed ยท Male ยท Adult ยท 9 years

Tom Cat Neutered No chip Limping right hind leg: Fracture below knee - being treated Found in Olmstraat, Vilvoorde Animal type: Cat Gender: Male Age: senior

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Kater Gecastreerd Geen chip Mankt rechter achterpoot: Breuk onder knie - wordt behandeld Gevonden te Olmstraat, Vilvoorde Soort dier: Kat Geslacht: Mannelijk Leeftijd: senior

Size
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Age
Adult ยท 9 years
Location
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ชBelgium
Shelter
Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst
Living with Bertje
  • โœ“Neutered
  • โœ“Microchipped
Cared for by Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemstย ยท BelgiumLearn about Mixed Breed โ†’
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Bertje home

What you'll need for Bertje in week one.

Hand-picked ยท 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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    โ‚ฌ25โ€“40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

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

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    โ‚ฌ18โ€“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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    โ‚ฌ25โ€“45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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

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    โ‚ฌ10โ€“18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

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

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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

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About Bertje

What life with Bertje looks like

Bertje is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst in Belgium.

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

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ชAdopting 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.

Belgium, Belgium โ€” browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bertje, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bertje?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst handles screening and the adoption contract directly โ€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bertje on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bertje if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad โ€” Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst 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 โ‚ฌ100โ€“โ‚ฌ350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Bertje 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 โ€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Bertje isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work โ€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bertje 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 โ€” 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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