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Adopt Gamin

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 8 years

Gamin was a stray cat that lived under cars. A lady from a neighboring building took him out of the street and took care of him while waiting for a spot at our shelter to allow Gamin to be safe, as several cats had already been hit by cars speeding on the busy street where he lived. When he is trustful, Gamin shows himself very gentle and enjoys petting.

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Gamin était un chat errant qui vivait sous les voitures. Une dame d’un immeuble voisin l’a sorti de la rue et s’en est occupé en attendant d’obtenir une place chez nous pour permettre à Gamin d’être en sécurité car sur la rue fréquentée où il vivait, plusieurs chats avaient déjà été percutés par les voitures roulant à vive allure. Lorsqu’il est en confiance, Gamin se montre très doux et apprécie les caresses.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇧🇪Chièvres
Shelter
Les Petits Vieux ASBL
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gamin home

What you'll need for Gamin in week one.

Hand-picked · 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 Gamin

What life with Gamin looks like

Gamin is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Les Petits Vieux ASBL in Chièvres.

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.

Chièvres, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gamin, answered.

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