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MIEL

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten · 6 months

Miel is a beautiful European cat who has been at the shelter since April 3, 2026. She is a female with a microchip number of 967000010643803, born on February 4, 2026, in Belgium. She has ataxia, a condition that affects her balance and coordination, causing her to sometimes stumble when moving. However, she is not in pain and simply takes a few "meals" from time to time, as her veterinarian affectionately puts it, without it affecting her joy or need for cuddles. Miel's most beautiful trait is that she is very affectionate and actively seeks human contact. She is a warm presence that just wants to snuggle up against you. Due to her ataxia, Miel needs an environment designed for her safety and comfort: - An apartment or house without stairs, easily accessible; - No unsupervised outdoor time. If a small garden is available, it must be carefully fenced, as Miel is skilled at sneaking through; - A small house or enclosed area where she can hide and sleep comfortably; - The ability to eat while lying down, as this is how she manages best. These few adjustments are enough to offer her a serene and happy life. Miel does not need pity, she needs a chance. Behind her sometimes awkward appearance is a loving cat who is just waiting for one thing: to find arms and a home where she can finally rest her paws, no matter how hesitant they may be. For people residing in Wallonia, adoption is only possible with a "permit to keep an animal". For more information, please contact us ONLY by phone at 02 204 49 50.

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Statut : Trouvé Race : Européen Sexe : Femelle Puce électronique : 967000010643803Né : 04/02/2026 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 03/04/2026 MIEL a beau trébucher sur son chemin, elle ne trébuche jamais quand il s'agit de donner de l'amour. Cette jolie Européenne est atteinte d'ataxie, un trouble qui affecte son équilibre et sa coordination : elle chute parfois lors de ses déplacements. Mais que l'on se rassure tout de suite, elle ne souffre pas. Elle prend simplement, comme le dit affectueusement sa vétérinaire, « quelques gamelles » de temps en temps, sans que cela n'entame jamais sa joie de vivre ni son besoin de câlins.Car c'est bien là le plus beau trait de caractère de MIEL : elle est très câline et recherche activement le contact avec l'humain. Une présence chaleureuse qui ne demande qu'à se blottir contre vous.En raison de son ataxie, MIEL a besoin d'un environnement pensé pour sa sécurité et son confort :- Un appartement ou une maison sans escalier, facilement accessible ;- Aucune sortie sans surveillance. Si un jardinet est disponible, il doit être clôturé avec soin, car MIEL est habile pour se faufiler) ;- Une petite maison ou un bac fermé où elle peut se cacher et se coucher confortablement ;- La possibilité de manger couchée, car c'est ainsi qu'elle se débrouille le mieux.Ces quelques aménagements suffisent à lui offrir une vie sereine et heureuse.MIEL n'a pas besoin de pitié, elle a besoin d'une chance. Sous ses airs parfois maladroits se cache une chatte affectueuse, qui n'attend qu'une chose : trouver des bras et un foyer où poser enfin ses pattes, aussi hésitantes soient-elles.Pour les personnes qui résident en Wallonie, l'adoption est possible uniquement avec un ''permis de détention d'un animal''.Pour plus de renseignements, merci de nous contacter UNIQUEMENT par téléphone au 02 204 49 50.

Size
Age
Kitten · 6 months
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
Help Animals
Living with MIEL
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
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Bringing MIEL home

What you'll need for MIEL 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 MIEL

What life with MIEL looks like

MIEL 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting MIEL, answered.

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