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CAPUCINE

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Status: Found Breed: European Gender: Female Microchip: 967000010621232 Date of Birth: 30/06/2024 Country: Belgium In Shelter Since: 30/06/2026 CAPUCINE is a discreet and sensitive European cat who still needs to build trust in humans. Behind her shyness lies a lovely personality just waiting to blossom in a calm and peaceful environment. Her Character: CAPUCINE is a fearful cat who needs gentleness and time to open up to others. However, she is litter-trained and tolerates solitude well, which reflects a certain independence and a calm temperament in everyday life. Her Needs: A calm and reassuring environment, away from hustle and bustle, to help her progress at her own pace. No young children in the home: her fearful nature requires tranquility and gentle interactions. Time and patience: CAPUCINE won't reveal herself overnight, but every bit of trust she earns will be precious. We are looking for adopters for CAPUCINE who: Have no young children, to respect her need for peace and quiet. Are patient and kind, able to give her the time she needs to get used to her new environment. Are attentive and ready to take things step by step with her, rather than expecting an immediate adjustment. CAPUCINE needs a family willing to offer her stability and tenderness so that she can fully realize her potential. If you think you can be the patient home she’s waiting for, please contact us by phone—our team will be delighted to tell you more about her and arrange a meeting. Adoption is possible only with an “animal ownership permit” if you reside in Wallonia. The Waterloo shelter is open Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please contact us ONLY by phone at 02 204 49 50.

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Statut : Trouvé Race : Européen Sexe : Femelle Puce électronique : 967000010621232Né : 30/06/2024 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 30/06/2026 CAPUCINE est une chatte européenne discrète et sensible, qui a encore besoin d'apprivoiser la confiance envers les humains. Derrière sa timidité se cache une belle personnalité qui ne demande qu'à s'épanouir dans un cadre serein.Son caractère :CAPUCINE est une chatte craintive, qui a besoin de douceur et de temps pour s'ouvrir aux autres. Elle est en revanche propre et supporte bien la solitude, ce qui montre une certaine indépendance et un tempérament calme au quotidien.Ses besoins :Un environnement calme et rassurant, loin de l'agitation, pour l'aider à progresser à son rythme.Pas de jeunes enfants dans le foyer : sa nature craintive demande de la tranquillité et de la douceur dans les interactions.Du temps et de la patience : CAPUCINE ne se dévoilera pas du jour au lendemain, mais chaque geste de confiance gagné sera précieux.Nous recherchons pour CAPUCINE des adoptants :Sans jeunes enfants, pour respecter son besoin de calmePatients et bienveillants, capables de lui laisser le temps de s'habituer à son nouvel environnementÀ l'écoute, prêts à avancer pas à pas avec elle plutôt qu'à attendre une adaptation immédiateCAPUCINE a besoin d'une famille prête à lui offrir stabilité et douceur pour révéler tout son potentiel. Si vous pensez pouvoir être ce foyer patient qu'elle attend, contactez-nous par téléphone — notre équipe se fera une joie de vous en dire plus sur elle et d'organiser une rencontre.Adoption possible uniquement avec un ''permis de détention d'un animal'' si vous résidez en Wallonie.Le refuge de Waterloo est ouvert du lundi au jeudi entre 13h et 17h. Pour plus de renseignements, merci de nous contacter UNIQUEMENT par téléphone au 02 204 49 50.

Size

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Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇧🇪Brussels

Shelter

Help Animals

Living with CAPUCINE

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✕Good with kids

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About CAPUCINE

What life with CAPUCINE looks like

CAPUCINE is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Help Animals in Brussels.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting CAPUCINE, answered.

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