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Emeraude (diabète)

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 13 years

Nous vous présentons Emeraude … gentille sénior pleine de vie et de peps. Notre petite Madame est âgée d’environ 10 ans (date de naissance estimée septembre 2013) et a de temps à autre un petit grain de folie. Elle est jouette et adore la relation à l’humain dont elle est très proche. Emeraude est arrivée à la SPA en piteux état et il a fallu du temps pour la remettre sur pattes et cibler l’origine de certains maux. Emeraude souffre de diverses allergies / intolérances (cellulose, amidon et peut-être une protéine animale de type dinde, poulet, canard …). Elle a un régime alimentaire exclusivement humide monoprotéine - sans céréales ni source d’amidon, aucune croquette n’est tolérée (troubles digestifs et grattage). Emeraude est dans une famille d’accueil où plusieurs chats résident. En l’absence de sa FA, les restrictions alimentaires nécessitent de l’isoler afin qu’elle n’ait pas accès à la nourriture des autres, ce qui génère du stress avec marquages occasionnels et léchage compulsif. Dans un environnement où elle pourra s’épanouir, ces maux seront sous contrôle sans difficulté. A ce tableau, s’ajoute un diabète qui est sous traitement insuline deux fois par jour – à heure fixe et avec des autocontrôles réguliers (très simple à faire). Les dosages ont été divisés par 3 depuis les modifications alimentaires. Le facteur stress joue aussi un rôle dans sa glycémie, dans un foyer plus adapté, celle-ci pourrait évoluer favorablement. Sa famille idéale ? Calme et présente, elle a besoin de contacts à l’humain. Vu les restrictions alimentaires, la présence d’autres animaux n’est pas recommandée, à moins de mettre tout le monde au même régime que notre belle … Accès à l’extérieur ? Pas indispensable même si elle aime bien mais il faut s’assurer qu’elle ne puisse pas accéder aux « restos » du voisinage.

Size
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Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇧🇪Louviere
Shelter
SPA La Louvière
Living with Emeraude (diabète)
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA La Louvière · LouviereLearn about European Shorthair →

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Bringing Emeraude (diabète) home

What you'll need for Emeraude (diabète) in week one.

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About Emeraude (diabète)

What life with Emeraude (diabète) looks like

Emeraude (diabète) is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at SPA La Louvière in Louviere.

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.

Louviere, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Emeraude (diabète), answered.

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