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DELPHINE

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Delphine, a beautiful European cat with a strong personality, is looking for a forever family. Delphine is a lovely European cat who will melt the hearts of those willing to give her time to choose who she will trust. She is kind, clean, and independent, with a charming personality. With Delphine, the relationship is built on respect and complicity, and then becomes a unique and precious bond. Delphine values her autonomy and can handle loneliness well. However, she needs a secure garden to fully flourish and explore her environment at her own pace. She is not suited to apartment life. Delphine can live with another cat, but introductions must be gradual as she needs time to accept a new companion. However, the presence of dogs is not suitable for her needs. She can live with a calm child, ideally a single child, who can respect her quiet moments and her need for independence. Her strengths: Kind and endearing, Clean, Handles solitude well, Can live with another cat with a gentle introduction, Loves to enjoy the outdoors, Her challenge: A cat with a strong personality who likes to choose her humans and the pace of the relationship. The ideal home for Delphine: We are looking for a calm, patient, and respectful home for her. A house with a garden is essential. She will be particularly happy with a person or couple who want to share their daily life with an independent, sensitive, and authentic cat. Delphine is eagerly waiting for the family that will love her as she is and offer her the stability she deserves. Do you think you can offer Delphine the home she dreams of? Please contact us ONLY BY PHONE AT 02/523.44.16 to get more information or come to meet her. She could be the feline companion you've been waiting for!

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Statut : Abandonné Race : Européen Sexe : Femelle Puce électronique : 967000010453729Né : 20/05/2022 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 27/08/2026 DELPHINE, une jolie princesse au caractère bien affirmé cherche sa famille pour la vie Delphine est une adorable chatte européenne qui saura faire fondre le cœur des personnes prêtes à lui laisser le temps de choisir à qui elle accordera sa confiance. Gentille, propre et indépendante, elle possède un petit caractère qui fait tout son charme. Avec Delphine, la relation se construit dans le respect et la complicité, pour devenir ensuite un lien unique et précieux.Cette belle demoiselle apprécie son autonomie et supporte très bien les moments de solitude. Elle a toutefois besoin d'un jardin sécurisé pour s'épanouir pleinement et explorer son environnement à son rythme. La vie en appartement ne lui conviendra pas.Delphine peut cohabiter avec un autre chat, mais les présentations devront se faire progressivement car elle a besoin de temps pour accepter un nouveau compagnon. En revanche, la présence de chiens n'est pas adaptée à ses besoins. Elle peut vivre avec un enfant calme, idéalement enfant unique, capable de respecter ses moments de tranquillité et son besoin d'indépendance.Ses points forts : Gentille et attachantePropreSupporte bien la solitudePeut cohabiter avec un autre chat avec une adaptation en douceurAime profiter de l'extérieurSon petit défi : Une chatte qui a du caractère et qui aime choisir ses humains et le rythme de la relationLe foyer idéal pour DelphineNous recherchons pour elle un foyer calme, patient et respectueux de sa personnalité. Une maison avec jardin est indispensable. Elle sera particulièrement heureuse auprès d'une personne ou d'un couple souhaitant partager leur quotidien avec une chatte indépendante, sensible et authentique.Delphine attend avec impatience la famille qui saura l'aimer telle qu'elle est et lui offrir la stabilité qu'elle mérite.Vous pensez pouvoir offrir à Delphine le foyer dont elle rêve ? N'hésitez pas à nous contacter UNIQUEMENT PAR TELEPHONE AU 02/523.44.16 pour obtenir plus d'informations ou venir la rencontrer. Elle pourrait bien être la compagne féline que vous attendiez !

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
Help Animals
Living with DELPHINE
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Help Animals · BrusselsLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing DELPHINE home

What you'll need for DELPHINE 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.

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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 DELPHINE

What life with DELPHINE looks like

DELPHINE is a 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.

Brussels, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting DELPHINE, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about DELPHINE?
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 DELPHINE on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt DELPHINE 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is DELPHINE 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 DELPHINE 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 DELPHINE 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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