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Erna

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 9 years

AchtergrondErna is een senior dame die als vondeling in ons asiel terechtkwam. Over haar verleden weten we helaas niets, maar het is duidelijk dat ze haar hele leven gewend is geweest om haar eigen weg te gaan. Erna is niet tam en voelt zich het best op een rustige plek waar er niets van haar verwacht wordt.KarakterErna is geen kat die op zoek is naar menselijk contact of knuffels. Ze houdt liever afstand en wil vooral met rust gelaten worden. Voor haar zoeken we dan ook mensen die haar respecteren zoals ze is, zonder verwachtingen of de wens om haar tam te maken.Ze is een zelfstandige kat die vooral nood heeft aan een veilige omgeving waar ze haar eigen tempo kan bepalen.PlaatsingVoor Erna zoeken we een thuis op een boerderij, manege of een andere landelijke omgeving waar ze na een wenperiode veilig naar buiten kan. Omdat Erna geen tanden meer heeft, is het belangrijk dat ze eerst voldoende tijd binnen kan wennen aan haar nieuwe omgeving en dat ze nadien dagelijks bijgevoerd wordt met aangepaste voeding. Ze kan immers niet overleven door uitsluitend op muizen of andere prooien te jagen.Erna is op zoek naar een plekje waar ze gewoon kat mag zijn: met een veilige schuilplaats, de nodige verzorging en mensen die haar accepteren zoals ze is.Enkel in België

Size
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇧🇪Sint-Truiden
Shelter
Dierenasiel Sint-Truiden
Living with Erna
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenasiel Sint-Truiden · Sint-TruidenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Erna home

What you'll need for Erna 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 Erna

What life with Erna looks like

Erna is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Dierenasiel Sint-Truiden in Sint-Truiden.

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.

Sint-Truiden, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Erna, answered.

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