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DOMINO

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 5 years

Statut : Trouvé Race : Européen Sexe : Mâle Puce électronique : 967000010643807Né : 01/01/2021 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 28/05/2026 DOMINO est un adorable chat européen, discret et sensible, qui a longtemps vécu dehors avant d’arriver au refuge. Derrière sa timidité se cache un petit être doux, propre, sociable avec ses congénères, et qui mérite plus que tout de découvrir la sécurité d’un vrai foyer.Ses qualités et son caractère :Sensibilité touchante — DOMINO est craintif, mais jamais agressif. Il observe, il écoute, il apprend à faire confiance.Propreté impeccable — Un chat propre, respectueux de son environnement.Autonomie — Il supporte très bien la solitude, ce qui facilite son adaptation.Sociable avec les chats — Il apprécie la compagnie féline, ce qui peut l’aider à se sentir en sécurité.Transport facile — Les trajets en voiture ne lui posent pas de problème.Ses petites fragilités :Craintif — DOMINO a besoin de douceur et de patience pour s’ouvrir.Pas de jeunes enfants — Les environnements trop bruyants ou imprévisibles le stressent.Compatibilité chiens à évaluer — Nous ne savons pas encore comment il réagit face aux chiens.Besoin extérieur à définir — Trouvé dehors, il pourrait apprécier un jardin, mais une vie en appartement calme reste possible.Ses besoins essentiels :Un foyer calme : DOMINO s’épanouira dans un environnement serein, sans agitation.Des humains patients : qui sauront lui laisser le temps de se révéler.Possibilité d’un jardin : à envisager selon son évolution.Présence féline bienvenue : un autre chat pourrait l’aider à se sentir en confiance.DOMINO conviendra parfaitement à des adoptants doux, respectueux, prêts à lui offrir un cadre stable et rassurant. Une famille sans jeunes enfants, avec un rythme de vie tranquille, serait idéale pour lui permettre de s’épanouir. Il fera le bonheur de personnes sensibles aux chats timides, qui savent que les plus réservés sont souvent ceux qui aiment le plus profondément.Adoption possible uniquement avec un ''permis de détention d'un animal'' si vous résidez en Wallonie.Pour plus de renseignements, merci de nous contacter UNIQUEMENT par téléphone au 02 204 49 50.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
Help Animals
Living with DOMINO
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Help Animals · BrusselsLearn about European Shorthair

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Bringing DOMINO home

What you'll need for DOMINO 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 DOMINO

What life with DOMINO looks like

DOMINO 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting DOMINO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about DOMINO?
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 DOMINO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt DOMINO 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 DOMINO 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 DOMINO 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 DOMINO 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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