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Leia

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten · 4 months

Leia is looking for a quiet home. She is a shy and even more timid little cat. She is playful and curious but still at a safe distance. She doesn't like to be petted yet, but with a lot of love and dedication, this will surely become a affectionate, sweet and playful kitten. She loves to be around another cat. An adult, calm cat in her new home is a must. If you are the person who can let her blossom in a quiet way, please contact us via the following link.

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Leia is opzoek naar een rustige thuis. Ze is een verlegen en nog eerder een schuw kattinnetje. Ze is speels en nieuwsgierig maar nog op een veilige afstand . Ze wordt nog niet graag geaaid maar met veel liefde en toewijding wordt dit vast een aanhankelijk , lief en speels katje. Ze is enorm graag in de buurt van een andere kat . Een volwassen , rustige kat in haar nieuwe huisje is zeker een must . Bent u de persoon die haar op een rustige manier kan laten ontplooien neem dan zeker contact met ons op via volgende link.

Size
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Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇧🇪Menen
Shelter
Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes
Cared for by Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes · MenenLearn about European Shorthair →
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Leia home

What you'll need for Leia 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 Leia

What life with Leia looks like

Leia is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes in Menen.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇧🇪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.

Menen, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Leia, answered.

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