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Minou

European Shorthair Β· Female Β· Adult Β· 8 years

🐯 Dame with personality seeks quiet home 🐯 😼 Minou, tigress-cat, 8 years πŸ’› Loyal to people... on her terms 🚫 No children, no cats, no dogs - sole ruler 🌳 Needs a secure yard to sniff and sunbathe πŸ›‹οΈ Calm cat lover with patience? Then you're my companion! Please share!

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Minou 1 is een dame met karakter. Lief voor mensen, maar wel op haar voorwaarden. Ze zoekt een rustig thuis waar ze de alleenheerser mag zijn. Belangrijk om te weten: Geen kinderen, geen katten, geen honden. Minou 1 wil alle aandacht en ruimte voor zichzelf. Wel een veilige tuin om te snuffelen en te zonnen. Dat heeft ze echt nodig. Heb jij geduld, respect voor haar grenzen en een rustige plek? Dan kan Minou 1 uitgroeien tot jouw heel trouwe maatje. Minou 1 verdient haar eigen koninkrijk.

Size
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Age
Adult Β· 8 years
Location
πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺSchoten
Shelter
Dierenasiel Schoten
Living with Minou
  • βœ•Good with dogs
  • βœ•Good with cats
  • βœ•Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenasiel SchotenΒ Β· SchotenLearn about European Shorthair β†’
More cats in Schoten β†’More cats in Belgium β†’

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Minou home

What you'll need for Minou in week one.

Hand-picked Β· 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 Minou

What life with Minou looks like

Minou is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Schoten in Schoten.

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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺAdopting 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.

Schoten, Belgium β€” browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Minou, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Minou?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierenasiel Schoten handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Minou on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Minou if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Dierenasiel Schoten 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 Minou 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Minou isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dierenasiel Schoten early rather than rehoming privately; they know Minou 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 β€” 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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