Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Adopt Carinia

European Shorthair · Female

About Adoption Lost/Found Help us Contact > CARINIA 🌸 10-month-old little beauty with a sensitive heart, looking for a safe home 🌸 This beautiful kitten with a coat of subtle shades and reflections has had a difficult start in life outside. Left to herself with her sister as a small kitten, she had to learn to be wary to survive! The human had not given her anything good so far 😔 Found frightened in a garden, Carinia is now safe with us at the shelter. She is gradually discovering that the hand can also bring kindness and protection... Naturally shy, she needs time to observe and understand her environment. Sudden movements and noise make her still hesitant. But behind this reserve lies a gentle, sensitive, and affectionate little cat. It's clear that she just wants to trust us, her gaze is calming day by day 😻 It's clearly obvious that she craves 'more'. She wants to get to know us better, 'us' humans! After observing us for a moment, she can't resist approaching us gently, sharing little treats with her cat friends☺️ She understands at her own pace, a little at a time, that we only want the best for her🥰 We are looking for a patient, calm, and kind home, ready to respect her pace of adaptation. An environment without too much excitement would suit her better. The presence of a balanced and sociable cat could be a real support to help her gain confidence! This delicate little soul will need time... but every progress will be a wonderful victory. With patience, tenderness, and lots of love, she will become a faithful, delicate, and deeply grateful companion 💕 Adopting this little cat is offering a second chance to a little survivor who just wants to learn to trust 🌈💝 Female spayed, arrived on 31/10/25, found Age: 04/2025 Cats: okay Dogs: unknown Children:

Read original (fr)

À propos À l'adoption Perdus/Trouvés Nous aider Contact > CARINIA 🌸 petite beauté de 10 mois au cœur sensible, en quête d’un foyer sécurisant 🌸 Cette magnifique chatounette au pelage d’ombres et reflets délicats a connu un début de vie difficile à l’extérieur. Livrée à elle-même toute petite avec sa sœur, elle a dû apprendre à se méfier pour survivre! L’humain ne lui avait rien apporté de bon jusque là 😔 Découverte apeurée dans un jardin, Carinia est aujourd’hui en sécurité auprès de nous au refuge. Elle découvre peu à peu que la main peut aussi apporter douceur et protection…. Naturellement craintive, elle a besoin de temps pour observer et comprendre son environnement. Les gestes brusques et le bruit la rendent encore hésitante. Mais derrière cette réserve se cache une petite chatte douce, sensible et attachante. Il est clair qu’elle ne demande qu’à nous faire confiance, son regard s’apaise de jour en jour 😻 On sent clairement qu’elle aspire à « plus ». Elle a envie de nous découvrir mieux, « nous » les humains! Après nous avoir observé un moment, elle ne résiste pas à nous approcher en douceur, à partager des petits bonbons avec ses amis-chats☺️ Elle comprend à son rythme, un peu à la fois, que nous ne lui voulons que du bien🥰 Nous lui cherchons un foyer patient, calme et bienveillant, prêt à respecter son rythme d’adaptation. Un environnement sans trop d’agitation lui conviendrait mieux. La présence d’un chat équilibré et sociable pourrait être un vrai soutien pour l’aider à gagner en assurance! Cette petite âme fragile aura besoin de temps… mais chaque progrès sera une merveilleuse victoire. Avec de la patience, de la douceur et beaucoup d’amour, elle deviendra une compagne fidèle, délicate et profondément reconnaissante💕 Adopter cette minette, c’est offrir une seconde chance à une petite survivante qui ne demande qu’à apprendre à faire confiance🌈💝 Femelle stérilisée, arrivée le 31/10/25, trouvée Âge: 04/2025 Chats: ok Chiens: inconnu Enfants: uniquement si calmes et respectueux

Size
Age
Location
🇧🇪Mons
Shelter
L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières
Living with Carinia
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières · MonsLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Carinia home

What you'll need for Carinia in week one.

Hand-picked · 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.

    View on Amazon
    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

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

    View on Amazon
    €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.

    View on Amazon
    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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

    View on Amazon
    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

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

    View on Amazon
    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

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

    View on Amazon
    €30–60

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Carinia

What life with Carinia looks like

Carinia is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières in Mons.

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.

Mons, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Carinia, answered.

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

More European Shorthair pets

Belle

11 years

European Shorthair

🇫🇷De Marsan, France

Fritanga

European Shorthair

🇩🇪Germany

Gertrudis

1 year

European Shorthair

🇩🇪Germany

More from L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières

Opaline

European Shorthair

🇧🇪Mons, Belgium

Mélisse

European Shorthair

🇧🇪Mons, Belgium

Loco

European Shorthair

🇧🇪Mons, Belgium

Similar animals

More European Shorthairs looking for a home

Azul

1 year

European Shorthair

🇧🇪Mechelen, Belgium

Pommelien

1 year

European Shorthair · small

🇧🇪Mechelen, Belgium

Hermann

3 years

European Shorthair · small

🇧🇪Mechelen, Belgium

Simon

3 years

European Shorthair · small

🇧🇪Mechelen, Belgium

André

7 years

European Shorthair · small

🇧🇪Mechelen, Belgium

Loulou

4 years

European Shorthair

🇧🇪Mechelen, Belgium

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →

Adopt Carinia — European Shorthair in Mons | TailHarbor