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Maya

European Shorthair · Unknown · Young · 1 year

Meet Maya, a sweet feline lady who knows exactly what she needs to be happy. Maya is looking for a quiet home without children, where she can have the space to be herself. She loves her peace and likes to choose when she wants to be close to people. One important wish on her list? Going outside! Maya enjoys discovering the outside world and is looking for a home where she can safely access the outdoors after a good acclimation period. So we're not looking for a busy household for Maya, but a nice place with patience, peace, and freedom. A home where nothing is required and where she can get to know her new people at her own pace. Who will give Maya the quiet spot and the outdoor adventures she so desires?

NL·Show original

Maak kennis met Maya, een lieve kattendame die heel goed weet wat ze nodig heeft om gelukkig te zijn. Maya is op zoek naar een rustige thuis zonder kinderen, waar ze de ruimte krijgt om helemaal zichzelf te zijn. Ze houdt van haar rust en kiest graag zelf wanneer ze toenadering zoekt. Een belangrijke wens op haar lijstje? Naar buiten kunnen! Maya geniet ervan om de buitenwereld te ontdekken en zoekt daarom een woning waar ze, na een goede gewenningsperiode, veilig toegang kan krijgen tot buiten. Voor Maya zoeken we dus geen druk huishouden, maar een fijne plek met geduld, rust en vrijheid. Een thuis waar niets moet en waar ze op haar eigen tempo haar nieuwe mensen kan leren kennen. Wie geeft Maya het rustige plekje én de buitenavonturen waar ze zo naar verlangt?

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇧🇪Veurne
Shelter
Dierenasiel Ganzeweide
Living with Maya
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenasiel Ganzeweide · VeurneLearn about European Shorthair →
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Bringing Maya home

What you'll need for Maya 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 Maya

What life with Maya looks like

Maya is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Ganzeweide in Veurne.

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.

Veurne, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Maya, answered.

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