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Adopt Matchata

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Matchata is back at the shelter because he is not always clean. He gets along well with other cats as well as dogs, but remains cautious around humans. Naturally very curious and playful, Matchata needs a gentle and patient home, ready to give him time to open up at his own pace. His difficult early life explains his reserved temperament, which he will probably keep. Sans Collier is an animal protection association active in Belgium since 1972. Thanks to our two shelters and our social boarding, we save more than 1,700 dogs and cats abandoned, mistreated or lost each year.

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Matchata est de retour au refuge car il n’est pas toujours propre. Il s’entend bien avec les autres chats ainsi qu’avec les chiens, mais reste encore méfiant envers les humains. De nature très curieuse et joueur, Matchata a besoin d’un foyer doux et patient, prêt à lui laisser le temps de s’ouvrir à son rythme. Son début de vie difficile explique son tempérament réservé, qu’il gardera probablement. Sans Collier est une association de protection animale active en Belgique depuis 1972. Grâce à nos deux refuges et notre pension sociale, nous sauvons chaque année plus de 1 700 chiens et chats abandonnés, maltraités ou perdus. J’accepte de recevoir la newsletter de Sans Collier ASBL et j’autorise l’utilisation de mon adresse e-mail conformément à la Politique de confidentialité

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇧🇪Sans Collier
Shelter
Perwez)
Living with Matchata
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Bringing Matchata home

What you'll need for Matchata 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 Matchata

What life with Matchata looks like

Matchata is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Perwez) in Sans Collier.

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.

Sans Collier, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Matchata, answered.

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