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Kiko

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Sommige verhalen zijn zo bijzonder dat ze een klein duwtje van het internet verdienen. Dit is Kiko, een kater van 6 jaar die gevonden werd in Boortmeerbeek, België. Toen hij bij ons in Pootjesparadijs terechtkwam, controleerden we zijn chip, zoals we dat altijd doen bij gevonden dieren. En dat kleine chipje bracht ons veel verder dan verwacht, helemaal tot in Portugal. Kiko staat geregistreerd in een Portugese databank. We namen contact met hen op en zij bevestigden dat Kiko 3 jaar geleden als vermist werd opgegeven. Zijn gezin was toen op vakantie in België, in Boortmeerbeek, toen ze hem verloren. De voorbije 3 jaar verbleef Kiko in een veilige omgeving, waar hij eten kreeg en goed verzorgd werd. Hij vond dan echter onlangs zijn weg naar ons, en daarom proberen we nu het gezin te vinden dat zich misschien nog altijd afvraagt wat er ooit met Kiko gebeurd is. De Portugese databank probeerde Kiko’s baasjes te contacteren, maar de contactgegevens die aan zijn chip gekoppeld zijn, kloppen niet meer. Door de privacyregels konden ze ons helaas ook de naam van de eigenaars niet bezorgen. Daarom vragen we nu jullie hulp. Herinner jij je een Portugees gezin dat hun kat verloor tijdens een reis in België, ongeveer 3 jaar geleden? Verbleef je toen in de buurt van Boortmeerbeek, Zemst, Mechelen, Leuven of de omgeving? Of ken je iemand in Portugal die ooit vertelde over een kat met de naam Kiko die vermist raakte tijdens een vakantie? Deel dit bericht alsjeblieft. Of de engelse versie van dit bericht. Kiko’s chip bracht ons al tot hier. Misschien kan het internet hem nu de rest van de weg naar huis brengen. Soort dier: Kat Geslacht: Vrouwelijk Leeftijd: 6jaar

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇧🇪Belgium
Shelter
Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst
Living with Kiko
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst · BelgiumLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Kiko home

What you'll need for Kiko 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 Kiko

What life with Kiko looks like

Kiko is a small 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 — 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 Kiko, answered.

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