How do I contact the shelter about Mirage?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierenopvang Hart van Brabant handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mirage on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Mirage if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierenopvang Hart van Brabant 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 Mirage 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 Mirage 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 Dierenopvang Hart van Brabant early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mirage 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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Mirage

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Mirage is a sweet and gentle cat who is still taking in all the sights and sounds around him. He's been mostly in his own hutch at first, but now he's coming out more and more to explore. These are great steps for this sweet boy. If you sit quietly with Mirage and give him time, you'll soon discover his soft and affectionate side. He loves coming to you for attention and can give you one head rub after another. If you talk to him calmly, he'll curl up and purr. At those moments, he seems to forget that the world around him is actually pretty exciting. However, an unexpected noise or someone entering the room can still startle him. Then he quickly finds a spot under the huts, where he feels safe, and from there he can watch what's going on. Mirage would also love to play. You'll notice that he finds it fascinating when a toy or fishing line appears, but he still needs to overcome himself to really join in. Who knows, his playful side will come out more and more when he feels completely at ease. Mirage is a sweet and gentle cat who needs peace, patience, and someone who gives him time to build trust. Behind his big, attentive eyes is a lovely cuddly cat. He's already showing how much he enjoys making contact, and it's those small moments that make him so special. Who will give Mirage the time and trust to become more himself? Maybe with you, he'll eventually come out more from his safe spot, and you'll discover together how much more there is to this sweet cat. Want to meet Mirage? Let us know by filling out the form. We'll contact you to make an appointment. Without an appointment, a meeting is not possible. We don't just choose a cat, we have a strict selection for our shelter cats. During a first meeting, a cat is not placed. We also want to meet the whole family. You can take all the time you need at the shelter to get to know our staff and ask them questions. After a positive first meeting, a second appointment will be made and further arrangements will be made.

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Leeftijd: 21-06-2023 Medisch: gevaccineerd, gechipt, ontwormd, ontvlooid en gecastreerd. Karakter: zie omschrijving! Zindelijk: ja Herkomst: afstand Docanr: 3314 Mirage is een ontzettend lieve kater die de wereld nog met grote ogen bekijkt. Er gebeurt om hem heen van alles en hij houdt alles dan ook goed in de gaten. In het begin bleef hij vooral in zijn eigen vertrouwde hok, maar inmiddels komt hij steeds vaker tevoorschijn om op zijn gemak een beetje rond te lopen. Dat zijn mooie stapjes voor deze lieve jongen. Wie rustig bij Mirage gaat zitten en hem de tijd geeft, ontdekt al snel zijn zachte en aanhankelijke kant. Hij komt graag naar je toe voor wat aandacht en kan je vervolgens het ene na het andere kopje geven. Praat je rustig tegen hem, dan kan hij zelf heerlijk gaan liggen rollen. Op die momenten lijkt hij even helemaal te vergeten dat hij de wereld om zich heen eigenlijk best spannend vindt. Toch kan een onverwacht geluid of iemand die binnenkomt hem nog laten schrikken. Dan zoekt hij snel een plekje onder de hokken op, daar voelt hij zich veilig en van daaruit kan hij rustig bekijken wat er allemaal gebeurt. Ook aan het spelen zou Mirage graag willen beginnen. Je merkt dat hij het ontzettend interessant vindt wanneer er een speeltje of hengeltje tevoorschijn komt, maar hij moet zichzelf nog een beetje overwinnen om echt mee te doen. Wie weet komt die speelse kant steeds meer naar boven wanneer hij zich eenmaal helemaal op zijn gemak voelt. Mirage is een lieve, zachtaardige kater die vooral behoefte heeft aan rust, geduld en iemand die hem de tijd geen om vertrouwen op te bouwen. Achter zijn grote, oplettende ogen zit een heerlijke knuffelkat verscholen. Hij laat nu al zien hoe fijn hij het vindt om contact te maken, en juist die kleine momenten maken hem zo bijzonder. Wie geeft Mirage de tijd en het vertrouwen om steeds meer zichzelf te worden? Misschien durft hij bij jou uiteindelijk steeds meer van zijn veilige plek vandaan te komen en ontdek je samen met hem hoeveel meer er nog in deze lieve kater zit. Wil je kennismaken met Mirage? Geef dit aan via het formulier. Daarna nemen wij contact op voor het maken van een afspraak. Zonder afspraak is een kennismaking niet mogelijk. Een kat kies je niet zomaar, wij hebben dan ook een strenge selectie voor onze asielkatten. Tijdens een eerste kennismaking wordt een kat niet geplaatst. Verder willen wij kennismaken met het hele gezin. Je kunt op het asiel alle tijd nemen om kennis te maken en vragen te stellen aan onze medewerkers. Na een positieve eerste kennismaking volgt een tweede afspraak en worden verder afspraken gemaakt.

Size

Small

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇳🇱Netherlands

Shelter

Dierenopvang Hart van Brabant

Living with Mirage

✓House-trained
✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

Cared for by Dierenopvang Hart van Brabant · Netherlands Learn about Mixed Breed →

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About Mirage

What life with Mirage looks like

Mirage is a small young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Dierenopvang Hart van Brabant in Netherlands.

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 Netherlands

Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mirage, answered.

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