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Kwik

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 12 years

Meet Kwik, our sweet senior with a cautious heart! Kwik is a sensitive lady who needs some time to thaw, but once she trusts you, she is very grateful. She is looking for a quiet home without children, with someone who has a lot of patience and lets her blossom at her own pace. Kwik is used to living both indoors and outdoors and dreams of a safe garden where she can enjoy in peace. Will you give Kwik the time and peace she deserves for a beautiful old age? Come meet her!

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Maak kennis met Kwik, onze lieve senior met een voorzichtig hartje! Kwik is een gevoelige dame die wat tijd nodig heeft om te ontdooien, maar eens ze je vertrouwt, is ze heel dankbaar. Ze zoekt een rustige thuis zonder kinderen, bij iemand met veel geduld die haar op haar eigen tempo laat openbloeien. Kwik is gewend om zowel binnen als buiten te leven en droomt van een veilige tuin waar ze in alle rust kan genieten. Geef jij Kwik de tijd en de rust die ze verdient voor een mooie oude dag? Kom dan kennis maken!

Size
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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇧🇪Schoten
Shelter
Dierenasiel Schoten
Living with Kwik
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenasiel Schoten · SchotenLearn about European Shorthair →
More cats in Schoten →More cats in Belgium →

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Kwik home

What you'll need for Kwik 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 Kwik

What life with Kwik looks like

Kwik is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Schoten in Schoten.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇧🇪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.

Schoten, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kwik, answered.

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