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MERLIN

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 5 months

Statut : Trouvé Race : Européen Sexe : Mâle Puce électronique : 967000010643774Né : 01/04/2026 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 29/05/2026 MERLIN, un petit cœur timide qui n'attend qu'une chanceMerlin est un chaton craintif, encore en plein apprentissage de la confiance envers les humains.Derrière cette peur se cache un petit être qui mérite qu'on lui laisse le temps de s'épanouir. Avec de la patience, de la constance et beaucoup de douceur, Merlin pourra progressivement apprivoiser son nouvel environnement et, on l'espère, s'ouvrir à la confiance et aux câlins.- Peut vivre en appartement, mais un espace extérieur est toujours souhaitable.- Propre- Supporte bien la solitude- Le jardin n'est pas indispensable, mais serait un plus appréciable- Comme Merlin est encore craintif, il est important d'éviter le contact avec des enfants en bas âge.- Sa réaction avec les chiens et sa réaction en voiture restent encore à évaluer — nous pourrons en discuter ensemble selon votre situationMerlin recherche une famille ou une personne patiente, expérimentée avec les chats craintifs ou prête à s'investir dans un vrai travail de sociabilisation en douceur. Un foyer calme, sans précipitation, où il pourra avancer à son rythme, sera idéal pour lui permettre de s'épanouir pleinement.Envie de donner sa chance au petit Merlin ?Contactez-nous , UNIQUEMENT par téléphone au 02 204 49 50 pour en discuter et organiser une rencontre, nous serons ravis de vous accompagner dans cette belle aventure !Adoption possible uniquement avec un ''permis de détention d'un animal'' pour les personnes domiciliées en Région Wallonne.

Size
Age
Kitten · 5 months
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
Help Animals
Living with MERLIN
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Help Animals · BrusselsLearn about European Shorthair

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Bringing MERLIN home

What you'll need for MERLIN 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
    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 MERLIN

What life with MERLIN looks like

MERLIN is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Help Animals in Brussels.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇧🇪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.

Brussels, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting MERLIN, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about MERLIN?
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 MERLIN on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt MERLIN 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 MERLIN 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 MERLIN 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 MERLIN 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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