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Calica

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

European Shorthair (female cat) Character: Loving and affectionate, has blossomed from a shy kitten to a playful ball of fluff We are looking for: A warm family, a home with preferably a garden to roam in. Not a busy family. One with a cat friend or dog friend would be perfect

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Europese korthaar (kattin) Karakter: Lief en aanhankelijk , Is helemaal open gebloeid van schuw katje naar een flossertje Wij zoeken: Een warm gezin, een thuis met liefst een tuintje om in te kuieren. Geen druk gezin . Eentje met een poezenvriendje of hondenvriendje kan zeker

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇧🇪Belgium
Shelter
VZW The Lucky Stars
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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Calica home

What you'll need for Calica 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
    Editor's pick

    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 Calica

What life with Calica looks like

Calica is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at VZW The Lucky Stars 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 — 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.

Belgium, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Calica, answered.

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