How do I contact the shelter about Bowie?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bowie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Bowie if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus 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 Bowie 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 Bowie 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 Sint-Hubertus early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bowie 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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Bowie

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 9 years

Bowie is a beautiful 9-year-old male cat. He came to us after being abandoned. Bowie is used to living exclusively indoors and has not lived with other animals. He is a sweet and affectionate cat. Now, Bowie is looking for his forever home. He will be placed in a home without other cats. He can be adopted by children aged 12 and up. He is looking for an indoor home. Who can give Bowie a warm home? Bowie has long hair, which means he requires intensive grooming! Please be aware of this. If you are interested, please send us an email with detailed answers to the accompanying questionnaire. Emails without answers will not be answered. We cannot accept spontaneous visits. Also, please do not call. We would like to know more about your home and work situation first. – Are there children present? If so, how old? – Are there dogs present? – Are there other pets present? – What type of housing do you have? Do you rent or is it your own home? – Do you already have experience with cats? If so, what happened to the previous cats? – Are you aware of the intensity of grooming a long-haired cat requires? – Where will the kitten sleep? Where will the kitten live? – Where does the cat stay during the day/during your absence, indoors or outdoors? – Do you realize that adopting a cat is a responsibility for the next 15 years or more?

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Bowie is een prachtige kater van 9 jaar oud. Hij kwam bij ons terecht nadat hij achtergelaten werd. Bowie is gewoon van uitsluitend binnen te leven. Hij leefde niet samen met andere dieren. Bowie is een lieve en aanhankelijke kater. Nu mag Bowie op zoek naar zijn gouden mandje. Hij gaat op zoek naar een thuis zonder andere katten. Hij kan geplaatst worden bij kinderen vanaf 12 jaar oud. Hij gaat op zoek naar een thuisje als BINNENKAT. Wie kan Bowie een warme thuis geven? Bowie is langharig. Dit betekent dat hij een intensieve vachtverzorging vereist! Wees u hier goed van bewust. Bij interesse kan je ons een mailtje sturen met uitgebreide antwoorden op bijhorende vragenlijst. Mails zonder antwoorden worden niet beantwoord. Spontaan langskomen is niet mogelijk. Gelieve ook niet te bellen. Graag weten wij eerst wat over je thuis en werksituatie. – Zijn er kinderen aanwezig? Zo ja, hoe oud? – Zijn er honden aanwezig? – Zijn er andere huisdieren aanwezig? – Welk type woning heb je? Huur je of is het je eigen woning? – Heeft u reeds ervaring met katten? Zo ja, wat gebeurde er met de vorige katten? – Beseft u de intensiviteit van de vachtverzorging van een langharige kat? – Waar zal het katje slapen? Waar zal het katje leven? – Waar verblijft de kat gedurende de dag/ gedurende uw afwezigheid, Binnenshuis of buitenshuis? – Beseft u dat het adopteren van een kat een verantwoordelijkheid is voor de komende 15 jaar of langer? – Adres en telefoonnummer

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Age

Adult · 9 years

Location

🇧🇪Aalst

Shelter

Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus

Living with Bowie

✓Neutered
✓Good with cats

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About Bowie

What life with Bowie looks like

Bowie is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus in Aalst.

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.

Aalst, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bowie, answered.

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