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Male · Young · 1 year

Merlijn came in to the shelter with his brothers Arthur, Emrys, and Wyllt on 26/05/26. They may be adopted starting from 9/06. Merlijn can only be adopted with his brother Emrys. Background: The boys were picked up from someone who wasn't taking good care of them, and we were informed and brought them into the shelter. Description: The brothers are just in the shelter, so we can't say much about their personalities yet. They take things easily, accept treats, but they still need a lot of rest and relaxation at the moment.

Read original (nl)

Merlijn kwam samen met zijn broertjes Arthur, Emrys en Wyllt binnen in de opvang op 26/05/26. Ze mogen geadopteerd worden vanaf 9/06. Merlijn verhuist enkel met zijn broertje Emrys. Achtergrond De jongens werden opgehaald bij iemand die niet goed voor hen zorgde, waarna wij op de hoogte gebracht werden en ze bij ons binnen kwamen. Beschrijving De broers zijn nog maar juist in de opvang, dus veel kunnen we nog niet zeggen over hun karakter. Ze laten zich vlot opnemen en overzetten, nemen al snoepjes aan maar hebben op dit moment nog veel nood aan rust en ontspanning.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇧🇪Belgium
Shelter
Rattenopvang Ratopia vzw
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Cared for by Rattenopvang Ratopia vzw · Belgium

Listed 1 week ago

About Merlijn

What life with Merlijn looks like

Merlijn is a young adult animal waiting at Rattenopvang Ratopia vzw in Belgium.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Merlijn far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇧🇪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 Merlijn, answered.

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