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Hercule

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 3 years

Hercule est arrivé au refuge avec d’autres chats, sa propriétaire s’étant retrouvée dépassée par le nombre d’animaux et contrainte de déménager. C’est un chat qui a connu une vie en groupe et qui recherche aujourd’hui un environnement plus adapté à ses besoins. Hercule est un chat très gentil, particulièrement à l’aise avec les enfants, avec lesquels il se montre doux et sociable. En revanche, il ne supporte plus la présence des autres chats et devra donc être le seul félin du foyer. Son passé explique en partie cette saturation sociale et son besoin d’un environnement plus calme et individualisé. Il a toujours vécu en intérieur et sera donc parfaitement à l’aise dans un foyer sécurisé, sans nécessité d’accès à l’extérieur.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇧🇪Sans Collier
Shelter
Perwez)
Living with Hercule
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Perwez) · Sans CollierLearn about European Shorthair

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Bringing Hercule home

What you'll need for Hercule 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 Hercule

What life with Hercule looks like

Hercule is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Perwez) in Sans Collier.

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.

Sans Collier, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hercule, answered.

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