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EUGÉNIE

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 15 years

Statut : Abandonné Race : Européen Sexe : Femelle Puce électronique : 981100006248865Né : 01/01/2011 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 16/06/2026 EUGÉNIE est une magnifique chatte européenne, au regard expressif et au caractère bien affirmé. C’est une minette indépendante, qui sait ce qu’elle veut… et ce qu’elle ne veut pas. Elle peut se montrer câline quand elle en a envie, mais aussi souffler ou grogner pour exprimer son besoin d’espace. Malgré cela, elle n’attaque jamais et reste une compagne fiable et prévisible pour qui respecte son rythme.Ses qualités :Indépendante — Elle apprécie la tranquillité et sait très bien s’occuper seule.Propre — Elle utilise parfaitement sa litière.Bonne mangeuse — Elle a un bon appétit et une routine alimentaire stable.Adaptée à la vie en appartement — Pas besoin de jardin, elle se sent bien en intérieur.Ses sensibilités :Pas d’enfants — EUGÉNIE a besoin d’un environnement calme, sans agitation.Pas d’autres animaux — Elle n’aime ni les chats ni les chiens : elle veut être l’unique princesse du foyer.Caractère affirmé — Elle communique clairement quand elle souhaite être tranquille.EUGÉNIE s’épanouira auprès d’une personne ou d’un couple calme, patient, respectueux de son espace et capable d’apprécier une relation basée sur la confiance et la douceur.Un appartement lui conviendra parfaitement, tant qu’elle dispose de coins tranquilles où se reposer.Elle fera le bonheur de quelqu’un qui aime les chats au caractère authentique, qui ne cherchent pas à plaire à tout prix mais qui offrent de vrais moments de tendresse quand ils se sentent en sécurité.Envie de rencontrer EUGÉNIE ?Si son profil vous touche, si vous pensez pouvoir lui offrir un foyer paisible et aimant, contactez-nous par téléphone. EUGÉNIE mérite une famille qui comprendra sa sensibilité et saura l’aimer telle qu’elle est.Adoption possible uniquement avec un ''permis de détention d'un animal'' si vous résidez en Wallonie.Le refuge de Waterloo est ouvert du lundi au jeudi entre 13h et 17h. Pour plus de renseignements, merci de nous contacter UNIQUEMENT par téléphone au 02 204 49 50.

Size
Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
Help Animals
Living with EUGÉNIE
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Help Animals · BrusselsLearn about European Shorthair

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Bringing EUGÉNIE home

What you'll need for EUGÉNIE 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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    €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 EUGÉNIE

What life with EUGÉNIE looks like

EUGÉNIE is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Help Animals in Brussels.

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.

Brussels, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting EUGÉNIE, answered.

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