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Léon

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 2 years

Léon est un beau mâle noir de 2 ans qui attend sa seconde chance. Abandonné en raison de son caractère bien affirmé, Léon est un chat qui a besoin d'être compris et respecté. Il ne conviendra pas à tout le monde, mais avec les bonnes personnes, il pourra s'épanouir pleinement. Nous recherchons pour lui un foyer sans jeunes enfants, où chacun saura lui laisser le temps de s'adapter à son rythme. Léon aura besoin de patience, de douceur et de repères pour prendre confiance. Il mérite une famille prête à l'accepter tel qu'il est et à lui offrir la stabilité dont il a tant besoin. Les plus belles histoires commencent parfois avec un peu de temps et beaucoup de bienveillance. Si vous pensez être la personne qu'il attend, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour venir rencontrer Léon. Il espère que sa prochaine famille sera enfin la bonne. Pour un rdv ou/et renseignements supplémentaires, veuillez svp téléphoner au refuge au 063/22.17.54.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
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Shelter
SRPA Arlon
Living with Léon
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Léon home

What you'll need for Léon 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 Léon

What life with Léon looks like

Léon is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at SRPA Arlon.

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 Léon, answered.

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