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Gamin

European Shorthair · Male · Senior · 13 years

Cats marked for rescue have an even more urgent need to find a family. This can be due to their age, a specific health issue, or distress at the shelter. Gamin arrived at the shelter after being feral for many years, living alone and on his own before finally being taken in to be made safe. He is a social cat who enjoys company, attention, and moments of shared time. His endearing temperament makes him a pleasant companion, in need of positive interactions. As for his interactions with other animals, they are currently unknown. Therefore, any potential cohabitation will need to be evaluated gradually. Gamin will need access to the outdoors to continue to thrive, explore, and live according to his lifestyle.

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Les chats signalés en « sauvetage » ont un besoin encore plus urgent de trouver une famille. Cela peut être lié à leur âge, une pathologie particulière ou un mal-être au refuge. Gamin est arrivé au refuge après avoir été errant pendant de nombreuses années, vivant seul et livré à lui-même avant d’être enfin pris en charge afin d’être mis en sécurité. C’est un chat sociable et proche de l’humain, qui apprécie la compagnie, l’attention et les moments de partage. Son tempérament attachant en fait un compagnon agréable, en demande d’interactions positives. Concernant ses ententes, elles sont pour l’instant inconnues avec les autres animaux. Une cohabitation éventuelle devra donc être évaluée progressivement. Gamin aura besoin d’un accès à l’extérieur pour pouvoir continuer à s’épanouir, explorer et respecter son mode de vie.

Size
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Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇧🇪Sans Collier
Shelter
Perwez)
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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Gamin home

What you'll need for Gamin in week one.

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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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About Gamin

What life with Gamin looks like

Gamin is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Perwez) in Sans Collier.

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.

Sans Collier, 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. Perwez) 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 — Perwez) 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 Perwez) 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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