How do I contact the shelter about DONUTS?

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 DONUTS on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt DONUTS 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 DONUTS 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 DONUTS 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 DONUTS 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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DONUTS

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 5 years

Donuts is a sweet and gentle European cat with a big heart, who only wants one thing: to find a calm and loving home where he can flourish at his own pace. Behind his initial shyness lies a sweet, kind, and affectionate cat who will reward the patience of his future adopters with his trust and affection. This charming cat is clean and tolerates loneliness well, making him a pleasant companion for people with an active lifestyle. Once settled in his environment and reassured, Donuts will appreciate the serenity of a predictable daily routine. Donuts is deaf. For this reason, he must live indoors and does not need a garden. A secure home will allow him to live safely and fully enjoy his new family life. In terms of cohabitation, Donuts prefers to be the only animal in the house: he does not get along with other cats or dogs. Regarding children, he can share his home with calm and respectful children, but very young children will not suit him due to his reserved nature. Donuts' strengths: * Very kind and affectionate once he trusts you * Clean * Tolerates loneliness well * Suitable for apartment living * Does not need outdoor access His special needs: * A period of adjustment will be necessary because he is fearful at first * Must live indoors due to his deafness * Prefers to be the only animal in the home * A calm home is recommended His ideal home: Donuts would be happy with patient, gentle, and understanding people who are willing to give him time to settle in. He would be perfect for a calm home without other animals, possibly with older children who respect his need for tranquility. Do you think you can offer Donuts the security and love he deserves? Please contact us ONLY BY PHONE at 02/523.44.16 to learn more about him and arrange a meeting. Donuts is eagerly waiting for his forever family.

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Statut : Saisi Race : Européen Sexe : Mâle Puce électronique : 967000010621297Né : 17/06/2021 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 12/06/2026 DONUTS, un cœur tendre à apprivoiserDONUTS est un magnifique chat européen qui porte parfaitement son nom : derrière sa timidité se cache un véritable petit trésor de douceur. Ce gentil mâle recherche aujourd'hui une famille calme et bienveillante qui lui laissera le temps de s'ouvrir à son rythme et de découvrir que les humains peuvent être dignes de confiance.Au refuge, DONUTS se montre très réservé avec les humains. Craintif de nature, il a besoin d'un environnement calme et rassurant, sans agitation, où il pourra prendre ses marques en toute sérénité. Avec de la patience, de la douceur et beaucoup de respect pour son rythme, il pourra progressivement gagner en confiance et révéler toute la tendresse dont il est capable.Particularité importante : DONUTS est sourd. Pour son bien-être et sa sécurité, il ne pourra donc pas avoir accès à l'extérieur et devra vivre exclusivement en intérieur. Heureusement, il s'adapte très bien à la vie en appartement.Le foyer idéal pour DONUTS ?Une famille ou une personne vivant dans un environnement paisible, prête à lui offrir du temps, de la douceur et beaucoup de bienveillance. Les adoptants qui sauront apprécier les petites victoires du quotidien et respecter son besoin de sécurité découvriront un compagnon attachant et profondément touchant.Si son histoire vous touche, contactez-nous UNIQUEMENT par téléphone au 02 204 49 50 . Nous serons heureux de vous la présenter ! Adoption possible uniquement avec un ''permis de détention d'un animal'' pour les personnes domiciliées en Wallonie.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇧🇪Brussels

Shelter

Help Animals

Living with DONUTS

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✕Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Help Animals · Brussels Learn about European Shorthair →

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing DONUTS home

What you'll need for DONUTS in week one.

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About DONUTS

What life with DONUTS looks like

DONUTS 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 DONUTS, answered.

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