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HIROKO

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Statut : Trouvé Race : Européen Sexe : Femelle Puce électronique : 967000010747697Né : 20/08/2022 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 25/07/2026 Hiroko, une petite âme timide qui n’attend qu’un peu de douceur pour s’ouvrir au monde.Je m’appelle Hiroko, je suis une jolie chatte européenne, et je cherche une famille pour la vie. Je dois être honnête avec vous : je suis un peu craintive. Le monde m’a parfois paru grand et incertain, alors je me méfie encore des gestes brusques et des voix trop fortes. Mais ne vous y trompez pas : derrière ma réserve se cache un cœur qui ne demande qu’à faire confiance.Je suis encore très craintive, et il m’arrive de donner des coups de griffe quand je me sens dépassée. Ce n’est pas de la méchanceté : c’est ma façon de dire « j’ai peur ». C’est pourquoi je ne suis pas encore prête à vivre avec de jeunes enfants, qui, avec toute leur spontanéité, pourraient m’effrayer.Certaines choses restent aussi à découvrir : je n’ai pas encore pu montrer comment je réagis avec les autres chats ou avec les chiens, ni comment je vis en appartement, ni comment je supporte les trajets en voiture. Notre équipe vous accompagnera volontiers pour en apprendre davantage ensemble.Je rêve d’un foyer calme et paisible, avec des adultes (ou de grands adolescents respectueux) qui sauront faire preuve de patience et de douceur. Des personnes qui n’auront pas peur de prendre le temps nécessaire pour gagner ma confiance, sans jamais me forcer. Si vous avez déjà accueilli un chat craintif, vous saurez que la récompense est immense : un jour, vous verrez que j’ose enfin venir vers vous, et ce jour-là, ce sera un vrai bonheur partagé.Et si c’était vous ? Pour plus de renseignements ou organiser une rencontre, merci de nous contacter UNIQUEMENT par téléphone au 02 204 49 50.Adoption possible uniquement avec un ''permis de détention d'un animal'', pour les personnes domiciliées en Région Wallonne

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
Help Animals
Living with HIROKO
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Help Animals · BrusselsLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing HIROKO home

What you'll need for HIROKO 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 HIROKO

What life with HIROKO looks like

HIROKO is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Help Animals in Brussels.

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.

Brussels, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting HIROKO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about HIROKO?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Help Animals handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw HIROKO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt HIROKO if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Help Animals 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is HIROKO 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 HIROKO 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 Help Animals early rather than rehoming privately; they know HIROKO 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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