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Hyu

Mixed Breed Β· Male Β· Young Β· 2 years

🐾 Hyu🐾 Knuffelkat: Yes Breed: house cat Gender: male Children: from age 10 To access outdoors: yes Other cats: no Other animals: Not known Suitable: YES Meet Hyu! Hyu came to us as a foundling and unfortunately, no one was looking for him, so we are now searching for a new home for this sweetheart! As you can see from the photos, he's a real cuddle bug who definitely enjoys being petted! When he doesn't feel like being cuddled, he makes that very clear with a scratch or bite, which is why we do not place him with small children. We are looking for a home for him without other cats and where he can go outside. Animal type: Cat Gender: Male Age:

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🐾 Hyu🐾 Knuffelkat: Ja Ras: huiskat Geslacht: kater Kinderen: vanaf 10j Toegang tot buiten: ja Andere katten: neen Andere dieren: Niet geweten Zindelijk: JA Meet Hyu! Hyu kwam bij ons terecht als vondeling. Helaas was er niemand op zoek naar hem waardoor we nu dus op zoek gaan naar een nieuwe thuis voor deze leukerd! Zoals je op de foto's kan zien is het een echt knuffelaar die zeker geniet van een aaitje! Wanneer hij geen zin heeft om geknuffeld te worden maakt hij dit ook wel heel duidelijk met een krab of hap, daarom plaatsen we hem niet met kleine kinderen. We zijn voor hem op zoek naar een thuis zonder andere katten en waar hij naar buiten mag. Soort dier: Kat Geslacht: Mannelijk Leeftijd: 1/05/2024

Size
Small
Age
Young Β· 2 years
Location
πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺBelgium
Shelter
Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst
Living with Hyu
  • βœ“House-trained
  • βœ•Good with cats
  • βœ“Good with kids
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Bringing Hyu home

What you'll need for Hyu in week one.

Hand-picked Β· 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 Hyu

What life with Hyu looks like

Hyu is a small young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst in Belgium.

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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺAdopting 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 β€” browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hyu, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Hyu?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Hyu on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Hyu if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst 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 Hyu 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Hyu isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst early rather than rehoming privately; they know Hyu 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 β€” 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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