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KK26U3 - Uma

European Shorthair · Male · 4 months

Hier is Uma, laat je niet misleiden door zijn naam want Uma is wel degelijk een katertje. Hij is een avontuurlijk, nieuwsgierig, sociaal en actief mannetje. Ook is Uma super lief, 's ochtends komt hij je al spinnend begroeten. Hij geeft graag kopjes en kan knuffelen als de beste. Uma is lief naar zijn 2 schuchtere zusjes Ubbe en Uxie, soms is hij wat wild maar altijd zorgzaam. Als Uma niet samen met zijn zussen kan geplaatst worden, heeft hij zeker nood aan een ander actief kattenvriendje om samen mee te ravotten.​Interesse?

Size
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Age
4 months
Location
🇧🇪Mechelen
Shelter
Dierenbescherming Mechelen
Living with KK26U3 - Uma
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenbescherming Mechelen · MechelenLearn about European Shorthair →
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing KK26U3 - Uma home

What you'll need for KK26U3 - Uma in week one.

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  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 KK26U3 - Uma

What life with KK26U3 - Uma looks like

KK26U3 - Uma is a 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 KK26U3 - Uma, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about KK26U3 - Uma?
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 KK26U3 - Uma on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt KK26U3 - Uma 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 KK26U3 - Uma 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 KK26U3 - Uma 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 KK26U3 - Uma 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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