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Freddy

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 14 years

Freddy is a male cat, born in 2012. Unfortunately, his female companion had to move to an assisted living facility and there's nowhere for him to go. As a result, he has been waiting alone in the abandoned house for two months, where he only receives visits from people who bring food and water. Due to the huge number of requests for foster care, we hope to be able to offer him a home directly so that he doesn't have to go through foster care first. His current caregiver describes him as a very sweet, affectionate boy. He loves sleeping and also likes going outside, but not for long. He asks people he knows for attention, but towards strangers he is initially reserved, which makes it safer when he goes outside. However, he gets used to new people quickly. Give him some time and he will let you spoil him.

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Freddy is een kater, geboren in 2012. Zijn vrouwtje moest helaas naar een woonzorgcentrum en er is nergens plaats voor hem. Zo wacht hij al twee maanden alleen in het verlaten huis waar hij enkel even bezoek krijgt om eten en drinken te geven. Door het enorme aantal vragen voor opvang hopen we hem rechtstreeks een thuis te kunnen bieden zodat hij niet eerst in opvang dient te komen. Hij wordt omschreven door zijn huidige verzorger als een hele lieve, aanhankelijke jongen. Hij houdt van slapen en gaat ook graag eens buiten maar niet voor lang. Mensen die hij kent vraagt hij om aandacht maar ten opzichte van vreemde mensen is hij eerst terughoudend wat het veiliger maakt als hij buiten gaat. Aan nieuwe mensen went hij wel snel. Geef hem enkele dagen tijd en hij zal zich door jou laten verwennen.

Size
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇧🇪Geel
Shelter
Het Dierenthuisje VZW
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Bringing Freddy home

What you'll need for Freddy 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 Freddy

What life with Freddy looks like

Freddy is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Het Dierenthuisje VZW in Geel.

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.

Geel, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Freddy, answered.

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