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Jeanne D'Arc

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Jeanne arrived at our shelter with her kittens. According to the finder, she was a stray cat, but it soon became clear that Jeanne could also enjoy human contact. She is happy in your presence, but not necessarily a snuggly cat. She is used to outdoor life, so we are looking for a home where she can spend a lot of time outdoors. Due to her independent nature, we do not place her with young children.

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Jeanne kwam samen met haar kittens in onze opvang terecht. Volgens de vinder een zwerfkat, maar al snel was het duidelijk dat Janne ook wel kon genieten van menselijk contact. Ze is graag in jou aanwezigheid, maar niet perse een knuffelkat. Ze is het buitenleven gewoon, dus we zijn op zoek naar een thuis waar ze veel buiten kan. Door haar zelfstandige karakter plaatsen we haar niet bij jonge kinderen.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇧🇪Mechelen
Shelter
Dierenbescherming Mechelen
Living with Jeanne D'Arc
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Jeanne D'Arc home

What you'll need for Jeanne D'Arc in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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About Jeanne D'Arc

What life with Jeanne D'Arc looks like

Jeanne D'Arc is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenbescherming Mechelen in Mechelen.

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.

Mechelen, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jeanne D'Arc, answered.

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