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Hugo

Mixed Breed · Male · Kitten

Two weeks ago, my world looked very different... I was small, thin and covered in fleas. Not exactly the best start to my cat life. Luckily, I ended up with loving shelter people who thought I could use some extra love, food and attention. And look at me now. I've fully recovered, been vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. That I eat well? You don't have to tell me twice. I'm growing like a weed and at about 12 weeks, I'm mainly one thing: a real kitten. Play? I'm keen. Running? Absolutely. Exploring? That's what I'm made for. There's so much to experience here that I actually want to be everywhere at once. A box: interesting. A toy: attack. An unknown corner: investigate. And a human doing something? I must stick my nose right on top of it. But make no mistake. Behind that small, mischievous and curious little body is also an incredibly social and affectionate little boy. I find people very nice and enjoy attention and cosiness. When I'm not on an adventure, I like to keep close. Honestly, we're not thick friends yet. I find him very interesting and keep a close eye on him, and he finds me exciting too. We don't really fight and we can be in the same room together just fine. There's just a lot of curiosity, and with some time, peace and positive experiences, that might come right. A forever home of my own. A warm house where I can grow further, lose my curiosity, play and have my crazy kitten antics, and where I can get lots of love. I still have a whole cat life ahead of me. A life in which I hope to grow into a beautiful adult tomcat, but for now, I just want to be a kitten. Running, playing, discovering, sleeping, eating, cuddling, and then starting again. My foster family has given me a lot of love and is now ready to let me take my next step. Who will be my forever family? Maybe my bed is waiting for you. Name: Hugo Age: about 12 weeks Vaccinated Microchip Neutered Character: social, playful and affectionate Plus point: a real explorer with a big kitten heart Hope to see you soon! Best, Hugo

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Twee weken geleden zag mijn wereld er nog heel anders uit... Ik was klein, mager en zat onder de vlooien. Niet bepaald de beste start van mijn kattenleven. Gelukkig kwam ik terecht bij lieve opvangmensen die vonden dat ik wel wat extra liefde, eten en aandacht kon gebruiken. En kijk eens naar mij nu. Ik ben helemaal opgeknapt, ingeënt, gechipt én gecastreerd. Dat ik goed eet? Dat hoef je mij geen twee keer te vertellen. Ik groei als kool en ben met mijn ongeveer 12 weken vooral één ding: een écht kitten. Spelen? Graag. Rennen? Absoluut. Op ontdekkingstocht? Daar ben ik voor gemaakt. Er valt hier zoveel te beleven dat ik eigenlijk overal tegelijk wil zijn. Een doosje: interessant. Een speeltje: aanvallen. Een onbekend hoekje: even onderzoeken. En een mens dat ergens mee bezig is? Daar moet ik uiteraard met mijn neus bovenop zitten. Maar vergis je niet. Achter dat kleine, ondeugende en nieuwsgierige lijfje schuilt ook een ontzettend sociaal en aanhankelijk katertje. Ik vind mensen heel fijn en geniet van aandacht en gezelligheid. Als ik even niet op avontuur ben, hou ik mij graag in de buurt. Eerlijk is eerlijk: wij zijn nog geen dikke vrienden. Ik vind hem vooral heel interessant en hou hem goed in de gaten, en hij vindt mij op zijn beurt ook wel spannend. Echt ruzie maken we niet en we kunnen prima samen in dezelfde ruimte zijn. Er is vooral veel nieuwsgierigheid, en met wat tijd, rust en positieve ervaringen komt dat misschien helemaal goed. Een eigen forever home. Een warm huis waar ik verder mag opgroeien, mijn nieuwsgierigheid kwijt kan, mag spelen en mijn gekke kittenstreken mag uithalen, en waar ik vooral heel veel liefde krijg. Ik heb nog een heel kattenleven voor me. Een leven waarin ik hopelijk mag uitgroeien tot een prachtige volwassen kater, maar voorlopig wil ik vooral lekker kitten zijn. Rennen, spelen, ontdekken, slapen, eten, knuffelen, en daarna weer opnieuw beginnen. Mijn opvanggezin heeft mij veel liefde gegeven en is er nu klaar voor om mij mijn volgende stap te laten zetten. Wie wordt mijn forever familie? Misschien staat mijn mandje wel bij jou klaar. Naam: Hugo Leeftijd: ongeveer 12 weken Ingeënt Gechipt Gecastreerd Karakter: sociaal, speels en aanhankelijk Pluspunt: een echte ontdekkingsreiziger met een groot kittenhart Hopelijk tot snel! Liefs,Hugo

Size
Large
Age
Kitten
Location
🇧🇪Belgium
Shelter
Zwerfkat
Living with Hugo
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Zwerfkat · BelgiumLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Hugo home

What you'll need for Hugo 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 Hugo

What life with Hugo looks like

Hugo is a large kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Zwerfkat in Belgium.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇧🇪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.

Belgium, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hugo, answered.

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