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European Shorthair · Unknown · Young · 3 years

Joy is a loving and social cat who enjoys being in the vicinity of her people. Once you get to know her, she relishes soft attention, sweet words, and gentle strokes. She seeks contact in her own way and finds it pleasant to simply be in the same space. Joy came to us after an impoundment from a situation with poor housing and too many cats together. As a result, she remains sensitive to noise, unexpected visitors, or a loud household. With wild new arrivals, she prefers to retreat to a safe spot. However, with a calm approach and some patience, Joy reveals her soft and affectionate side. Therefore, she is looking for a quiet home where she can feel safe and continue to blossom at her own pace.

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Joy is een lieve en sociale kat die graag in de buurt van haar mensen is. Eens ze je kent, geniet ze volop van zachte aandacht, lieve woordjes en rustige aaitjes. Ze zoekt op haar eigen manier contact en vindt het fijn om gewoon samen in dezelfde ruimte te zijn. Joy kwam bij ons terecht na een inbeslagname uit een situatie met slechte huisvesting en veel te veel katten samen. Daardoor blijft ze gevoelig aan drukte, onverwachte bezoekers of een luid huishouden. Bij wilde binnenkomers trekt ze zich liever even terug naar een veilig plekje. Met een rustige aanpak en wat geduld laat Joy echter heel mooi haar zachte en aanhankelijke kant zien. Ze zoekt daarom een kalme thuis waar ze zich veilig mag voelen en verder kan openbloeien op haar eigen tempo.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇧🇪Veurne
Shelter
Dierenasiel Ganzeweide
Living with Joy
  • Neutered
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Cared for by Dierenasiel Ganzeweide · VeurneLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Joy home

What you'll need for Joy 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 Joy

What life with Joy looks like

Joy is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Ganzeweide in Veurne.

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.

Veurne, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Joy, answered.

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