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Not confirmed since September 26, 2026

LINDA

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 11 years

Status: Abandoned Breed: European Sex: Female Microchip: 967000010747549 Born: 01/07/2015 Country: Belgium At the shelter since: 14/09/2026 Linda is a shy cat who needs time to gain confidence. Once tamed, she is very affectionate and cuddly, with a great need for tenderness.Her strengths: clean, adapts well to apartment life and tolerates solitude well.Her needs: a calm and peaceful home, without excessive agitation - she is not suited for overly lively environments.Ideal family: patient and calm adopters, able to give her time to open up, ideally without young, boisterous children.Is her story touching you? Contact us ONLY by phone, at 2 204 49 50, to learn more or arrange a meeting!Adoption possible only with a "permit to keep an animal" for those who are domiciled in Wallonia.

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Statut : Abandonné Race : Européen Sexe : Femelle Puce électronique : 967000010747549Né : 01/07/2015 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 14/09/2026 Linda est une chatte timide qui a surtout besoin de temps pour prendre confiance. Une fois apprivoisée, elle se révèle très câline et affectueuse, avec un grand besoin de tendresse.Ses atouts : propre, s'adapte bien à la vie en appartement et supporte bien la solitude.Ses besoins : un foyer calme et paisible, sans agitation excessive — elle n'est pas faite pour les ambiances trop animées.Famille idéale : des adoptants patients et posés, capables de lui laisser le temps de s'ouvrir, idéalement sans jeunes enfants turbulents.?? Son histoire vous touche ? Contactez-nous UNIQUEMENT par téléphone, au 2 204 49 50, pour en savoir plus ou organiser une rencontre !Adoption possible uniquement avec un ''permis de détention d'un animal'' pour les personnes qui sont domicilkées en Wallonie.

Size
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Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
Help Animals
Living with LINDA
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Help Animals · BrusselsLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing LINDA home

What you'll need for LINDA 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 LINDA

What life with LINDA looks like

LINDA is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Help Animals in Brussels.

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.

Brussels, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting LINDA, answered.

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