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Matchata

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Matchata arrived at our shelter initially as a result of an authority seizure, after living confined in a room in the dark. He was then adopted but unfortunately returned to the shelter due to hygiene issues in his previous home. This is a cat who had a very difficult start in life and is gradually discovering a more stable and secure life. Matchata is a very playful and very greedy cat, showing a great energy and natural curiosity. He is also a brave and non-aggressive cat, who simply hasn’t yet fully adapted to the rules of life with humans. His past explains his current sensitivity, but he continues to evolve and progress at his own pace. Regarding his health, Matchata has probably been a victim of an old accident. He has been operated on and now feels much better.

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Matchata est arrivé au refuge initialement dans le cadre d’une saisie, après avoir vécu enfermé dans une chambre, dans le noir. Il avait ensuite été adopté, mais est malheureusement revenu au refuge en raison de problèmes de malpropreté dans son précédent foyer. C’est un chat qui a connu un début de vie très difficile et qui découvre progressivement une vie plus stable et sécurisée. Matchata est un chat très joueur et très gourmand, qui montre une belle énergie et une curiosité naturelle. C’est également un chat courageux et sans agressivité, qui n’a simplement pas encore totalement acquis les codes de la vie avec les humains. Son passé explique sa sensibilité actuelle, mais il continue d’évoluer et de progresser à son rythme. Concernant sa santé, Matchata a probablement été victime d’un ancien accident. Il a été opéré et se sent aujourd’hui beaucoup mieux.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇧🇪Sans Collier
Shelter
Perwez)
Cared for by Perwez) · Sans CollierLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Matchata home

What you'll need for Matchata in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
    Editor's pick

    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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