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Kaya

European Shorthair · Unknown · Adult · 6 years

Meet Kaya, an incredibly gentle and calm tomcat who needs very little to be happy. He is a true easygoing housemate: quiet, pleasant and so modestly present that you might almost forget he's there. Kaya loves a calm environment and doesn't need to be constantly in the spotlight. Just a nice spot, some attention at his own pace and a loving home make him completely happy. For Kaya, we are looking for a preferably quiet household without other pets, where he can be himself and enjoy his own familiar spots. Anyone looking for a gentle, calm and particularly good-natured housemate might just find the perfect match in Kaya. Who gives this sweet boy his own golden bed?

NL·Show original

Maak kennis met Kaya, een ontzettend brave en rustige kater die maar weinig nodig heeft om gelukkig te zijn. Hij is een echte gemakkelijke huisgenoot: rustig, aangenaam en zo bescheiden aanwezig dat je soms bijna zou vergeten dat hij er is. Kaya houdt van een kalme omgeving en hoeft niet voortdurend in het middelpunt van de belangstelling te staan. Gewoon een fijn plekje, wat aandacht op zijn tempo en een liefdevolle thuis maken hem helemaal gelukkig. Voor Kaya zoeken we bij voorkeur een rustig huishouden zonder andere huisdieren, waar hij helemaal zichzelf kan zijn en kan genieten van zijn eigen vertrouwde plekjes. Wie op zoek is naar een zachtaardige, rustige en bijzonder brave huisgenoot, zou in Kaya weleens het perfecte maatje kunnen vinden. Wie geeft deze lieve jongen zijn eigen gouden mandje?

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇧🇪Veurne
Shelter
Dierenasiel Ganzeweide
Living with Kaya
  • Neutered
Cared for by Dierenasiel Ganzeweide · VeurneLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Kaya home

What you'll need for Kaya 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 Kaya

What life with Kaya looks like

Kaya is a 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 Kaya, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kaya?
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 Kaya on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kaya 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 Kaya 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 Kaya 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 Kaya 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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