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European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Status: Found Breed: European Sex: Female Microchip: 967000010643877 Born: 27/04/2024 Country: Belgium Arrived at the shelter: 14/02/2026 MARTA, a pretty European minx, carries within her a story of straying and resilience. Today, she finally deserves a home where she can settle down, relax, and rediscover trust. Her assets: Cleanliness at its best — MARTA is a tidy, meticulous, and respectful cat to her environment. Can handle solitude — She knows how to stay calm when she’s alone, a plus for adopters with a busy lifestyle. Gentle and sensitive — Her past of straying has made her a quiet, endearing, and touching little cat. Needs: A reassuring environment — MARTA is a stressed kitten in certain contexts. She will need gentleness, patience, and a calm home. Indoor or outdoor access? — She wandered outdoors before her arrival, but we’re still unsure if she needs a garden or if an apartment life could suit her. Compatibility to be evaluated — Her relationship with children, cats, and dogs still needs to be tested. Transport — She tolerates car rides, even if it’s not her favorite. MARTA will thrive with adopters: Calm and patient, ready to give her the time to open up. Respectful of her pace, without rushing. Available to accompany her in her transition to a more peaceful life. She has so much to offer to those who can see the gentleness behind her shyness. Want to meet MARTA? If her story touches you and you think you are the family she’s been waiting for, don’t hesitate to call us. MARTA deserves a peaceful life, surrounded by love and kindness. Adoption is only possible with a "permit to keep an animal" if you reside in Wallonia. For more information, please contact us ONLY by phone at 02 204 49 50.

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Statut : Trouvé Race : Européen Sexe : Femelle Puce électronique : 967000010643877Né : 27/04/2024 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 14/02/2026 MARTA, jolie minette européenne, porte en elle une histoire faite d’errance et de résilience. Aujourd’hui, elle mérite enfin un foyer où elle pourra poser ses valises, se détendre et redécouvrir la confiance.Ses atouts :Propreté exemplaire — MARTA est une chatte propre, soigneuse et respectueuse de son environnement.Supporte la solitude — Elle sait rester calme lorsqu’elle est seule, un vrai plus pour les adoptants au rythme de vie chargé.Douce et sensible — Son passé d’errance a fait d’elle une petite chatte discrète, attachante et touchante.Ses besoins :Un environnement rassurant — MARTA est une minette stressée dans certains contextes. Elle aura besoin de douceur, de patience et d’un foyer calme.Accès extérieur ou non ? — Elle errait dehors avant son arrivée, mais nous ne savons pas encore si elle a besoin d’un jardin ou si une vie en appartement pourrait lui convenir.Compatibilités à évaluer — Son entente avec les enfants, les chats et les chiens reste à tester.Transport — Elle tolère les trajets en voiture, même si ce n’est pas son moment préféré.MARTA s’épanouira auprès d’adoptants :Calmes et patients, prêts à lui laisser le temps de s’ouvrir.Respectueux de son rythme, sans brusquerie.Disponibles pour l’accompagner dans sa transition vers une vie plus sereine.Elle a tant à offrir à ceux qui sauront voir la douceur derrière sa timidité. Envie de rencontrer MARTA ? Si son histoire vous touche et que vous pensez être la famille qu’elle attend, n’hésitez pas à nous appeler. MARTA mérite enfin une vie paisible, entourée d’amour et de bienveillance.Adoption possible uniquement avec un ''permis de détention d'un animal'' si vous résidez en Wallonie.Pour plus de renseignements, merci de nous contacter UNIQUEMENT par téléphone au 02 204 49 50.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
Help Animals
Living with MARTA
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing MARTA home

What you'll need for MARTA 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 MARTA

What life with MARTA looks like

MARTA is a young 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 MARTA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about MARTA?
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 MARTA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt MARTA 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is MARTA 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 MARTA 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 MARTA 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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