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Loulou

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Loulou came to us through a stray cat project. Since she was not really wild, it was decided to further socialize her. Loulou is a bit reserved with strangers, but once she fully trusts you, she likes to come closer to get to know you better. Loulou is used to being outside, so we are looking for a home where she can also be outside. Due to her shy nature, we do not place her with young children.

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Loulou kwam bij ons terecht via een zwerfkattenprojecten. Gezien ze niet echt wild was, werd besloten ze verder te socialiseren. Loulou is nog wat afwachtend naar onbekenden, maar eens ze je volledig vertrouwt, komt ze graag wat dichterbij om je beter te leren kennen. Loulou is het gewoon om buiten te komen, daarom zoeken we voor haar een thuis, waar ze ook buiten kan. Door haar schuchtre karakter plaatsen we haar niet bij jonge kinderen.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇧🇪Mechelen
Shelter
Dierenbescherming Mechelen
Living with Loulou
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenbescherming Mechelen · MechelenLearn about European Shorthair →
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Loulou home

What you'll need for Loulou 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 Loulou

What life with Loulou looks like

Loulou is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenbescherming Mechelen in Mechelen.

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.

Mechelen, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Loulou, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Loulou?
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 Loulou on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Loulou 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 Loulou 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 Loulou 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 Loulou 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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