How do I contact the shelter about Lobke?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierenbescherming Mechelen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Lobke on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Lobke if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierenbescherming Mechelen 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 Lobke 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 Lobke 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 Dierenbescherming Mechelen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Lobke 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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Lobke

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 11 years

Lobke and Frits are a sweet mother and son who are looking for a new home together. Unfortunately, they had to leave their previous home because their owner had an allergy. We would prefer to see these two leave together, as they are very attached to each other. Both cats are extremely loving and affectionate. They thoroughly enjoy attention and love to snuggle up on their owners' laps. In their previous home, they were used to going outside to explore, so a home where they can enjoy the outdoors again would be ideal for them. We don't expect any problems with quiet children. We do think it's important that Lobke and Frits are given enough time to get used to their new environment and their new family at their own pace. There is an extra point to consider for Lobke. She needs special food for her kidneys and must take a pill daily for her thyroid. This makes the search for a shared home for Lobke and Frits a bit more difficult. Nevertheless, we hope that someone will not be deterred by this extra care and will give these two sweet cats a new chance together.

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Lobke en Frits zijn een lieve moeder en zoon die samen op zoek zijn naar een nieuwe thuis. Helaas moesten ze hun vorige thuis verlaten omdat hun baasje allergisch was. Het liefst zien we deze twee dan ook samen vertrekken, want ze zijn erg aan elkaar gehecht. Beide katten zijn ontzettend lief en aanhankelijk. Ze genieten volop van aandacht en vinden het heerlijk om gezellig bij hun mensen op schoot te kruipen. In hun vorige thuis waren ze gewend om ook buiten op verkenning te gaan, dus een thuis waar ze opnieuw van de buitenlucht kunnen genieten, zou voor hen ideaal zijn. Ook met rustige kinderen verwachten we geen problemen. We vinden het wel belangrijk dat Lobke en Frits voldoende tijd krijgen om op hun eigen tempo aan hun nieuwe omgeving en hun nieuwe gezinnetje te wennen. Voor Lobke is er wel een extra aandachtspunt. Zij heeft speciale voeding nodig voor haar nieren en moet dagelijks een pilletje krijgen voor haar schildklier. Dat maakt de zoektocht naar een gezamenlijke thuis voor Lobke en Frits natuurlijk net iets moeilijker. Toch hopen we dat er iemand is die zich niet laat afschrikken door die extra zorg en deze twee lieve katten samen een nieuwe kans wil geven.

Size

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Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇧🇪Mechelen

Shelter

Dierenbescherming Mechelen

Living with Lobke

✓Spayed
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Lobke

What life with Lobke looks like

Lobke is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenbescherming Mechelen in Mechelen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Lobke, answered.

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