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Chia

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Chia is a beautiful female domestic cat born on July 1, 2025. She is playful, intelligent, and observant, having lived on the streets for a long time. Winning her trust takes time, patience, and understanding. She cannot be forced to trust you; you must give her space and let her take the initiative. When she is scared, feels threatened, or is approached too quickly, she can become wild and defensive, sometimes lashing out. It is important for her future family to be aware of this and willing to respect her boundaries. However, with the right amount of time, her other side will emerge. Once she feels safe, she will let you pet her, seek your company, and enjoy playing, exploring, and observing her surroundings. She may also react uncertainly or fearfully to other cats and dogs, as she does not always find their presence pleasant. A quiet home where her signals are understood and nothing is forced would be ideal. She is not a cat that immediately jumps onto your lap or trusts you from day one. She needs someone who accepts her as she is and allows her to grow at her own pace. But behind her cautious nature lies a particularly intelligent, playful, and beautiful cat with a lot of personality. Will you give her the chance to blossom at her own pace?

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📋 Even kennismaken Naam: Chia Ras: Huiskat Geboortedatum: 01/07/2025 Geslacht: Kattin Kinderen: Kan Andere katten: Ja Andere dieren: Niet geweten Toegang tot buiten: Ja Zindelijk: Ja Maak kennis met Chia! Deze prachtige kattin heeft een flinke dosis persoonlijkheid. Ze is bijzonder speels en ongelooflijk intelligent. Ze observeert alles wat er rondom haar gebeurt en heeft bijzonder snel door hoe haar omgeving in elkaar zit. Omdat ze lange tijd op straat heeft geleefd, draagt ze nog steeds een stukje van haar wilde kant met zich mee. Vertrouwen winnen vraagt dan ook tijd, geduld en begrip. Je kunt haar vertrouwen niet afdwingen: je moet haar de ruimte geven en haar zelf het initiatief laten nemen. Wanneer ze bang is, zich bedreigd voelt of te snel wordt benaderd, kan ze nog erg wild en defensief reageren. Soms kan ze daarbij ook uithalen. Het is daarom belangrijk dat haar toekomstige gezin zich hiervan bewust is en bereid is om haar grenzen te respecteren. Maar wie haar de nodige tijd geeft, krijgt stilaan ook haar andere kant te zien. Zodra ze zich veilig voelt, laat ze zich aaien, zoekt ze zelf contact en geniet ze volop van spelen, ontdekken en alles rondom haar observeren. Ook bij andere katten en honden kan ze onzeker of bang reageren. Hun aanwezigheid vindt ze niet altijd prettig. Een rustig thuis waar men haar signalen begrijpt en haar niets opdringt, zou daarom ideaal zijn. Ze is geen kat die meteen op je schoot springt of vanaf dag één haar vertrouwen schenkt. Ze heeft iemand nodig die haar neemt zoals ze is en haar op haar eigen tempo laat groeien. Maar achter dat voorzichtige karakter schuilt een bijzonder intelligente, speelse en prachtige kat met heel wat persoonlijkheid. Geef jij haar de kans om op haar eigen tempo open te bloeien? ❤️ Soort dier: Kat Geslacht: Vrouwelijk Leeftijd: 01-07-2025

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇧🇪Belgium

Shelter

Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst

Living with Chia

✓House-trained
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Chia

What life with Chia looks like

Chia is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Chia, answered.

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