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Adopt Linde

European Shorthair Β· Female Β· Young Β· 2 years

Linde is looking for a quiet place 🐾 Linde came to us with her litter of kittens. Despite her young age, she has raised and cared for her kittens. Now that her role as a mother is over, it's time for her to have her own place. Linde is an extremely shy cat. She doesn't trust people at the moment and can lash out when she feels threatened. Therefore, we cannot promise that she will ever become a tame or affectionate cat. What we do know is that she deserves a safe place where she can find peace. For Linde, we are seeking a home where she will receive protection, food, water, and the necessary care without any expectations being placed on her. Perhaps with lots of time, patience, and calm, she will slowly open up, but we cannot guarantee that. Linde has already experienced a lot at a young age and needs time to process everything. Therefore, we are looking for someone with a big heart who will accept her as she is and give her the chance to find her own path in peace. If you are interested, please fill out the form:

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Linde zoekt een rustig plekje 🐾 Linde kwam samen met haar kroost van kittens bij ons terecht. Ondanks haar jonge leeftijd heeft ze haar kittens grootgebracht en verzorgd. Nu haar taak als mama erop zit, is het tijd dat ook zij een eigen plek krijgt. Linde is een erg bange poes. Ze vertrouwt mensen momenteel niet en kan uithalen wanneer ze zich bedreigd voelt. Daarom kunnen we niet beloven dat ze ooit een tamme of aanhankelijke kat zal worden. Wat we wel weten, is dat ze een veilige plek verdient waar ze tot rust kan komen. Voor Linde zoeken we een thuis waar ze beschutting, eten, drinken en de nodige zorg krijgt, zonder dat er verwachtingen aan haar worden gesteld. Misschien zal ze met veel tijd, geduld en rust langzaam openbloeien, maar daar kunnen we geen garanties over geven. Linde heeft op jonge leeftijd al veel meegemaakt en heeft tijd nodig om alles te verwerken. Daarom zoeken we iemand met een groot hart die haar accepteert zoals ze is en haar de kans geeft om in alle rust haar eigen weg te vinden. Bij interesse gelieve het formulier in te vullen:

Size
Large
Age
Young Β· 2 years
Location
πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺMenen
Shelter
Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes
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Bringing Linde home

What you'll need for Linde 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
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    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 Linde

What life with Linde looks like

Linde is a large young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes in Menen.

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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺAdopting 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 β€” browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Linde, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Linde?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Linde on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Linde if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” 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 Linde 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Linde isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes early rather than rehoming privately; they know Linde 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 β€” 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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