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Leelou

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Leelou, approximately 1 year old, was abandoned while she was expecting her kittens. Despite this difficult start in life, she has proven to be a wonderful, gentle and very protective mother. Today, it is time for her to finally find the home she deserves. Leelou is shy around strangers and needs time to trust them. Once reassured, she enjoys petting but does not like being carried. Her pace and sensitivity must be respected. She easily gets upset with other cats and will prefer a home where her space is respected. Leelou only wants one thing: a gentle and patient family that will finally offer her the stability and love she has never known. !! Adoption should be a thoughtful act !! ********************************************** Information about LeeLou Sex: Female Date of birth: June 2025 Vaccinated: yes Sterilized: yes Ecto/Endo parasitic treatment: yes ID: yes Available for adoption in mid-August If you are interested in Leelou, click on the link "form for my adoption" and fill out the online form

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Leelou, environ 1 an, a été abandonnée alors qu'elle attendait ses bébés. Malgré ce début de vie difficile, elle s'est révélée être une maman formidable, douce et très protectrice. Aujourd'hui, il est temps pour elle de trouver enfin le foyer qu'elle mérite. Craintive avec les inconnus, Leelou a besoin qu'on lui laisse le temps de faire confiance. Une fois rassurée, elle apprécie les caresses, mais n'aime pas être portée. Il faudra respecter son rythme et sa sensibilité. Elle souffle facilement sur les autres chats et préférera un foyer où son espace sera respecté. Leelou n'attend qu'une chose : une famille douce et patiente qui lui offrira enfin la stabilité et l'amour qu'elle n'a jamais connus. br/> !! Une adoption doit être un acte réfléchis !! ********************************************** Information sur LeeLou Sexe : Femelle Date de naissance : Juin 2025 Vaccinée : oui Stérilisée : oui Traitement ecdo/endo parasitaire : oui ID : oui Disponible à l’adoption mi aout En cas d’intérêt pour Leelou, cliquer sur le lien "formulaire pour mon adoption" et complétez le formulaire en ligne

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇧🇪Belgium
Shelter
L
Living with Leelou
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by L · BelgiumLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Leelou home

What you'll need for Leelou 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 Leelou

What life with Leelou looks like

Leelou is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at L 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.

Belgium, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Leelou, answered.

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