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Adopt Gary

European Shorthair · Male · Senior · 12 years

Gary has been on the streets for a while. Very kind, he definitely had a family. Neighbors took him under their protection by feeding him and having him spayed. They then looked for a solution to get him safe. That's how Gary came to us. He requires increased supervision due to severe constipation issues for which he receives daily treatment.

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Gary vivait à la rue depuis un bon moment. Très gentil, il a eu une famille, c’est certain. Des riverains l’ont pris sous leur protection en le nourrissant et en le faisant castré. Ils ont ensuite cherché une solution pour le mettre en sécurité. C’est ainsi que Gary arriva chez nous. Il nécessite une surveillance accrue à cause de problèmes de fortes constipations pour lequel il reçoit un traitement quotidien.

Size
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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇧🇪Chièvres
Shelter
Les Petits Vieux ASBL
Living with Gary
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Bringing Gary home

What you'll need for Gary in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Gary

What life with Gary looks like

Gary is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Les Petits Vieux ASBL in Chièvres.

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.

Chièvres, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gary, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gary?
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 Gary on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gary 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 Gary 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 Gary 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 Gary 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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