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European Shorthair · Male

About Adoption Lost/Found Help us Contact > Loco (the so-called "mad" one), his first name... Or Nono the gentle🩷, since he has been with us🥰 Sad beginning for this love of a cat, mistreated in his first life😢 With a physical appearance that spoke volumes about his suffering, thin and matted fur, he was presented to us as a kind but infernal, thief, crazy cat, that had to be locked up when left alone in the apartment! I can't imagine what Nono must have gone through, alone in a bathroom🥺 A playful, mischievous, even a thief! is a normal cat, not a "Loco"(mad)🤨 We discovered instead a small, timid cat, with a frightened look, curled up to make himself as small as possible, not making any sound... just to be forgotten😔 The first days Nono the gentle didn't dare come out of his shell, wondering what detention place had been found for him, punished for the crime of being a cat....😏 But no little heart! it was the key to your future freedom; but you couldn't understand it yet😌, traumatized as you were 🥺 You were waiting only for caresses to show your nose☺️ And it was a joy to discover you 🥰 Gradually, Nono now understands that he has the right to evolve as he wishes without being scolded, to finally be what he really is: a cat with all his qualities and characteristics 😻🥰 His fur is regrowing and returning to its silky appearance, his big eyes light up as he discovers all these new possibilities😃, a door that opens and does not close again.... You will have a wonderful family in this new life that is emerging, my Nono, faith of all the cat lovers that we are at the shelter♥️ Arrived on 18/04/26, abandoned Cats: so-so Dogs: unknown Children:

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À propos À l'adoption Perdus/Trouvés Nous aider Contact > Loco (le soi-disant « fou »),son premier nom de baptême…. Ou Nono le tendre🩷, depuis qu’il est avec nous🥰 Triste début pour cet amour de chat, méjugé dans sa première vie😢 D’une apparence physique qui en disait long sur son mal-être, le poil rare et miteux, il nous a été présenté comme un chat gentil mais infernal, voleur, fou.. que l’on devait enfermer quand il était seul dans l’appartement! Je n’ose imaginer ce que Nono a dû vivre, seul dans une salle de bain🥺 Un chat joueur, facétieux, même voleur! est un chat « normal », pas « Loco »(fou)🤨 Nous avons découvert bien au contraire un petit chat timide, au regard apeuré, recroquevillé pour se faire le plus petit possible, n’émettant aucun son ….pour pauvoir se faire oublier😔 Les premiers jours Nono le tendre n’osait pas sortir de sa bulle, se demandant quel lieu de détention on lui avait encore trouvé, puni pour délit de chat au caractère de chat….😏 Mais non petit cœur! c’était la clé de ta future liberté; mais cela tu ne pouvais pas encore le comprendre😌, traumatisé comme tu l’étais 🥺 Tu n’attendais que des caresses pour montrer le bout de ton nez☺️ Et ce fut un bonheur de te découvrir 🥰 Un peu à la fois, Nono comprend maintenant qu’il a le droit d’évoluer à sa guise sans se faire réprimander, d’être enfin ce qu’il est vraiment: un chat avec toutes ses qualités et particularités 😻🥰 Sa fourrure repousse et retrouve son apparence soyeuse, ses grands yeux s’éclairent à la découverte de tous ces nouveaux possibles😃, une porte qui s’ouvre et non se referme …. Tu auras droit à une merveilleuse famille dans cette nouvelle vie qui se profile mon Nono, foi de toutes les amoureuses de chats que nous sommes au refuge♥️ Arrivé le 18/04/26, abandon Chats: bof Chiens: inconnu Enfants: ok

Size
Age
Location
🇧🇪Mons
Shelter
L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières
Living with Loco
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Loco home

What you'll need for Loco 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 Loco

What life with Loco looks like

Loco is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières in Mons.

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 Loco, answered.

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