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Jeanneke

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 10 years

Meet Jeanne: a little cat with a big heart ❤️ She was brought in as a stray, but anyone who gets to know her quickly realizes she's anything but an ordinary street cat. Jeanne has blossomed completely and shows more and more what a tremendously sweet and affectionate cat she is. She can get along well with other cats if they are calm. She's getting a bit older, but she still enjoys life to the fullest with the occasional ailment. She has a cough, but her lungs are fine and so far she hasn't had any problems with it. Who wants to give Jeanne a golden cradle? Please fill out a form on our website:

NL·Show original

Maak kennis met Jeanne : een klein poesje met een groot hart ❤️ Ze werd binnengebracht als straatkat , maar wie haar leert kennen merkt al snel dat ze allesbehalve een doorsnee straatkat is . Jeanne is ondertussen volledig open gebloeid en toont steeds meer wat voor een ontzettend lieve aanhankelijke poes ze is . Katten ze kan er goed mee overweg als ze rustig zijn. Ze is al een dagje ouder maar ze geniet nog met volle teugen met hier en daar eens een kwaaltje. Een hoestje heeft ze ook maar haar longen zijn oke hier heeft ze tot nu toe geen last van . Wie wil Jeanne een gouden mandje geven ? Vul dan gerust een formulier in via onze website :

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 10 years

Location

🇧🇪Menen

Shelter

Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes

Cared for by Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes · Menen Learn about European Shorthair →

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About Jeanneke

What life with Jeanneke looks like

Jeanneke is a large adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes in Menen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Jeanneke, answered.

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