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Gaia

European Shorthair Β· Female Β· Adult Β· 4 years

Europese korthaar (kattin) Hallo, ik ben Gaia! 🐾❀️ Mijn vertrouwde wereld veranderde plots toen mijn baasje overleed. Sindsdien vind ik het allemaal nog een beetje spannend en draag ik nog heel wat angst met mij mee. Ik ben geen poes die bij onze eerste ontmoeting meteen naar je toe zal komen. Bij mij draait alles om rust, tijd en vertrouwen. Ik wil eerst rustig kunnen kijken, wennen en ontdekken dat ik opnieuw veilig ben. Forceer je mij niet en geef je mij de tijd die ik nodig heb? Dan kan er iets heel moois gebeuren. Want ergens achter die voorzichtige buitenkant zit een lieve Gaia te wachten om tevoorschijn te komen. Bij de juiste mensen kan ik langzaam van cocon tot vlinder ontpoppen. πŸ¦‹ Ik zoek geen druk huishouden en ook geen mensen die verwachten dat ik vanaf dag één een knuffelpoes ben. Mijn ideale thuis is rustig en voorspelbaar, met mensen die begrijpen dat vertrouwen soms met hele kleine stapjes groeit. Misschien duurt het even voor ik dichterbij kom. Misschien heb ik wat langer nodig voor die eerste echte toenadering. Maar elk klein stapje dat ik zelf durf te zetten, zal er eentje zijn dat ik helemaal aan jou geef. ❀️ Een poezenvriendje mag er zeker zijn. Honden en kinderen zijn voor mij te spannend, dus die heb ik liever niet in mijn nieuwe thuis. Zoek jij geen kant-en-klare schootkat, maar wil je een poes de tijd geven om opnieuw vertrouwen te vinden? Misschien ben jij dan degene bij wie deze kleine cocon eindelijk haar vleugels durft uit te slaan. πŸ¦‹πŸ‘πŸΎ

Size
Small
Age
Adult Β· 4 years
Location
πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺBelgium
Shelter
VZW The Lucky Stars
Living with Gaia
  • βœ“Good with kids
Cared for by VZW The Lucky StarsΒ Β· BelgiumLearn about European Shorthair β†’
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Gaia home

What you'll need for Gaia in week one.

Hand-picked Β· 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 Gaia

What life with Gaia looks like

Gaia is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at VZW The Lucky Stars in Belgium.

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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺAdopting 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.

Belgium, Belgium β€” browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gaia, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gaia?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. VZW The Lucky Stars handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gaia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gaia if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” VZW The Lucky Stars 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 Gaia 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Gaia isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with VZW The Lucky Stars early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gaia 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 β€” 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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