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Milo

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 10 years

Milo est un magnifique chat noir d’environ 10 ans, arrivé au refuge dans le cadre d’un trappage pour la stérilisation des chats errants. Derrière ses yeux profonds se cache un passé de débrouillardise et de solitude. Peu après son arrivée, le coryza s’est déclaré. Il couvait sans doute ce virus depuis un moment déjà. Depuis, Milo compose avec cette fragilité, qui demande simplement un peu de vigilance et de l'attention. Au premier abord, Milo peut se montrer méfiant. Il observe, analyse, garde une petite distance de sécurité. Mais lorsque la confiance s’installe, il se transforme : il devient un chat profondément câlin, en quête de douceur et de présence. Il apprécie les gestes lents, les voix calmes, les instants paisibles. Comme beaucoup de chats sensibles, il peut donner un coup de patte si un geste est trop brusque ou inattendu, non par agressivité, mais parce qu’il a besoin d’être rassuré et respecté dans son espace. Milo recherche une famille douce et tranquille, consciente qu’adopter un chat senior, c’est offrir une retraite méritée à un compagnon qui a déjà vécu. Les enfants en bas âge ne lui conviendront pas ; en revanche, il pourra vivre avec des enfants à partir de 9-10 ans, à condition qu’ils comprennent l’importance de ses moments de repos. Ses ententes avec les autres chats et les chiens ne sont pas connues ; par prudence, un foyer sans grand chien dynamique sera préférable. Propre et attaché à son confort, Milo n’a pas spécialement besoin d’un accès extérieur. Au contraire, un environnement intérieur sécurisant et chaleureux serait idéal pour lui. Sujet à des rechutes fréquentes de coryza, une attention accrue de son état général est demandée et des soins devront être prodigués si nécessaire. En retour, il offrira tendresse, amour et douceur à la personne qui acceptera de prendre soin de lui. Adopter Milo, c’est ouvrir son cœur à un chat senior qui mérite enfin stabilité et douceur. C’est lui offrir un panier retraite rempli de chaleur, de respect et de caresses choisies. Frais d'adoption : 90 euros (panier retraite) (comprenant identification, stérilisation, primo-vaccination et déparasitage). L'adoption est un acte réfléchi qui implique des responsabilités sur le long terme. Le permis de détention d'un animal est obligatoire pour toute adoption.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇧🇪Louviere
Shelter
SPA La Louvière
Living with Milo
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA La Louvière · LouviereLearn about European Shorthair →

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Bringing Milo home

What you'll need for Milo 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
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    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About Milo

What life with Milo looks like

Milo is a large adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA La Louvière in Louviere.

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.

Louviere, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Milo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Milo?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA La Louvière handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Milo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Milo if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA La Louvière 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Milo 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 Milo 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 SPA La Louvière early rather than rehoming privately; they know Milo 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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