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European Shorthair · Male · Young · 2 years

Filou is a wonderful 2-year-old tomcat. He came to us as a stray. Filou needs some time to loosen up and trust you. Right now, he is still a bit overwhelmed by everything. He is looking for kind people who give him time and patience to loosen up. His interaction with other animals is unknown. He is not placed with children. Who will give our young one a warm home? If interested, you can send us an email with detailed answers to the accompanying questionnaire. Emails without answers will not be answered. Unexpected visits are not possible. Please do not call. We would like to know first about your home and work situation. – Are there children present? If yes, how old? – Are there dogs present? – Are there other pets present? – What type of residence do you have? Do you rent or is it your own home? – Do you have experience with cats? If yes, what happened to the previous cats? – Where will the kitten sleep? Where will the kitten live? – Where will the cat stay during the day / during your absence, indoors or outdoors?

Read original (nl)

Filou is een prachtige kater van 2 jaar oud. Hij kwam bij ons terecht als zwerfdiertje. Filou heeft wat tijd nodig om los te komen en je te vertrouwen. Momenteel is hij nog een beetje onder de indruk van het volledige gebeuren. Hij gaat op zoek naar lieve mensen die hem tijd en geduld geven om los te komen. Zijn omgang met andere dieren is onbekend. Hij wordt niet bij kinderen geplaatst. Wie geeft onze jongen een warme thuis? Bij interesse kan je ons een mailtje sturen met uitgebreide antwoorden op bijhorende vragenlijst. Mails zonder antwoorden worden niet beantwoord. Spontaan langskomen is niet mogelijk. Gelieve ook niet te bellen. Graag weten wij eerst wat over je thuis en werksituatie. – Zijn er kinderen aanwezig? Zo ja, hoe oud? – Zijn er honden aanwezig? – Zijn er andere huisdieren aanwezig? – Welk type woning heb je? Huur je of is het je eigen woning? – Heeft u reeds ervaring met katten? Zo ja, wat gebeurde er met de vorige katten? – Waar zal het katje slapen? Waar zal het katje leven? – Waar verblijft de kat gedurende de dag/ gedurende uw afwezigheid, Binnenshuis of buitenshuis? – Adres en telefoonnummer ENKEL COMPLEET INGEVULDE VRAGENLIJSTEN WORDEN BEANTWOORD

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇧🇪Aalst
Shelter
Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus
Living with Filou
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus · AalstLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Filou home

What you'll need for Filou 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 Filou

What life with Filou looks like

Filou is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus in Aalst.

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.

Aalst, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Filou, answered.

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