How do I contact the shelter about Charlie?

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

Can I adopt Charlie if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Perwez) 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 Charlie 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 Charlie 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 Perwez) early rather than rehoming privately; they know Charlie 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.

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Charlie

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 12 years

Charlie arrived at the shelter with her “sister,” Gribouille, following the departure of their owner to a nursing home, who unfortunately could no longer care for them. Charlie is a shy cat, but she becomes sociable once she feels confident. She needs time, gentleness, and patience to open up at her own pace and feel completely safe. As for her compatibility with other animals, Charlie gets along well with her sister Gribouille as well as with the household dog, which suggests a solid foundation for a gentle and gradual cohabitation with other calm animals. Regarding her health, Charlie is a carrier of feline leukemia. Despite this condition, she can enjoy a high quality of life in a suitable environment with regular veterinary monitoring. Due to her status, Charlie will need to live indoors only, without access to the outdoors, in order to protect her health and prevent the transmission of the disease to other cats.

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Charlie est arrivée au refuge avec sa “sœur” Gribouille, suite au départ en maison de repos de leur propriétaire, qui ne pouvait malheureusement plus s’occuper d’elles. C’est une chatte timide, mais sociable une fois en confiance. Elle a besoin de temps, de douceur et de patience pour s’ouvrir à son rythme et se sentir pleinement en sécurité. Concernant ses ententes, Charlie s’entend bien avec sa sœur Gribouille ainsi qu’avec le chien de la maison, ce qui laisse entrevoir de bonnes bases pour une cohabitation adaptée et progressive avec d’autres animaux calmes. Concernant sa santé, Charlie est porteur de la leucose. Malgré cette particularité, il peut profiter d’une belle qualité de vie dans un environnement adapté et avec un suivi vétérinaire régulier. En raison de son statut, Charlie devra vivre sans accès à l’extérieur afin de préserver sa santé et d’éviter la transmission de la maladie à d’autres chats.

Size

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇧🇪Sans Collier

Shelter

Perwez)

Living with Charlie

✓Good with cats

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Bringing Charlie home

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About Charlie

What life with Charlie looks like

Charlie is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Perwez) in Sans Collier.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇧🇪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.

Sans Collier, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Charlie, answered.

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