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Adopt Esmée

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 5 years

Esmée was found but never claimed before being taken in by our shelter. She is a cat discovering a new environment after a life without known references. Esmée is a friendly and sociable cat with humans, enjoying company, interactions, and moments of tenderness. Her past before arriving at the shelter remains unfortunately unknown. We do not yet know her compatibility with other animals, so we will need to proceed with gradual introductions.

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Esmée a été trouvée puis jamais réclamée, avant d’être prise en charge par le refuge. C’est une chatte qui découvre aujourd’hui un nouvel environnement après ce début de vie sans repères connus. Esmée est une chatte gentille et sociable avec l’humain, qui apprécie la compagnie, les interactions et les moments de douceur. Son passé avant son arrivée au refuge reste malheureusement inconnu. Nous ne connaissons pas encore ses ententes avec les autres animaux, il faudra donc procéder à des présentations progressives.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇧🇪Sans Collier
Shelter
Perwez)
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Bringing Esmée home

What you'll need for Esmée in week one.

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  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
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    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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    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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About Esmée

What life with Esmée looks like

Esmée is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Perwez) in Sans Collier.

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 Esmée, answered.

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