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LOUWY

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 5 years

Louwy is a beautiful European male cat with a gentle, calm and deeply affectionate nature. Despite having FIV (cat AIDS), he leads his life with great serenity and immense capacity for love. His endearing qualities include: - Gentleness - Louwy loves being petted, showing himself to be sweet and affectionate. - Adaptability - He can live in an apartment without any problems. - Cleanliness - A clean cat, easy to live with on a daily basis. - Children - He is okay with children, patient and calm. - Solitude - He tolerates solitude, perfect for adopters with varied lifestyles. - Travel - Car rides do not pose any problems for him. Important points to know: FIV - His condition requires a life without outdoor access, for his safety and that of other cats. Cats - He could live with other cats if they are also FIV positive. Dogs - Compatibility to be evaluated. His ideal home: A caring family, ready to offer him an indoor life. Adopters who appreciate calm, cuddly and easy-to-live-with cats. An environment without a garden, but with love, gentleness and a peaceful daily routine. Possibility of other animals, but gradual introduction recommended. Why Louwy? Because he has that soft light in his eyes, this way of letting himself be loved, this quiet strength that touches the heart. Louwy deserves a beautiful, serene life surrounded by affection. Maybe with you? Adoption is only possible with an "animal custody permit" if you reside in Wallonia. The Waterloo shelter is open Monday to Thursday from 1 pm to 5 pm. For more information, please contact us ONLY by phone at 02 204 49 50.

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Statut : Trouvé Race : Européen Sexe : Mâle Puce électronique : 967000010644148Né : 01/06/2021 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 22/05/2026 LOUWY, magnifique chat européen mâle, est un compagnon tendre, calme et profondément attachant. Malgré son FIV (sida du chat), il mène sa petite vie avec une grande sérénité et une immense capacité d’amour.Ses qualités qui font fondre :Gentillesse — LOUWY adore les caresses, se montre doux et affectueux.Adaptabilité — Il peut vivre en appartement sans problème.Propreté — Un chat propre, facile à vivre au quotidien.Enfants — Il est ok avec les enfants, patient et tranquille.Solitude — Il supporte la solitude, parfait pour des adoptants au rythme de vie varié.Transport — Les trajets en voiture ne lui posent aucun souci.Points à connaître :FIV — Son état nécessite une vie sans accès extérieur, pour sa sécurité et celle des autres chats.Chats — Il pourrait cohabiter avec d'autres chats, si ceux-ci sont également porteurs du FIV.Chiens — Compatibilité à évaluer.Son foyer idéal :Une famille bienveillante, prête à lui offrir une vie en intérieur.Des adoptants qui apprécient les chats calmes, câlins et faciles à vivre.Un environnement sans jardin, mais avec de l’amour, de la douceur et un quotidien paisible.Possibilité d’autres animaux, mais introduction progressive recommandée.Pourquoi LOUWY ?Parce qu’il a cette lumière douce dans le regard, cette façon de se laisser aimer, cette force tranquille qui touche le cœur. LOUWY mérite une vie belle, sereine et entourée d’affection. Peut-être auprès de vous ?Adoption possible uniquement avec un ''permis de détention d'un animal'' si vous résidez en Wallonie.Le refuge de Waterloo est ouvert du lundi au jeudi entre 13h et 17h. Pour plus de renseignements, merci de nous contacter UNIQUEMENT par téléphone au 02 204 49 50.

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇧🇪Brussels

Shelter

Help Animals

Living with LOUWY

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About LOUWY

What life with LOUWY looks like

LOUWY is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Help Animals in Brussels.

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 LOUWY, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about LOUWY?: 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 LOUWY on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt LOUWY 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is LOUWY 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 LOUWY 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 LOUWY 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.