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Nessa

European Shorthair · Unknown

Maak kennis met Nessa, een mooie kattin van 11 maanden jong! ❤️ Nessa is een onzeker en angstig poesje dat nieuwe situaties en onbekende mensen nog behoorlijk spannend vindt. Wanneer ze zich niet op haar gemak voelt, verstopt ze zich het liefst onder een kussen, waar ze zich veilig voelt. Toch heeft Nessa ook een heel zachte kant. Wanneer je haar rustig benadert en haar de tijd geeft om te wennen, laat ze zich met zichtbaar genot aaien. Ze kan dan echt genieten van de aandacht, zolang alles op haar tempo verloopt. Voor Nessa zoeken we daarom een rustige thuis bij mensen die begrijpen dat vertrouwen opbouwen tijd vraagt. Een omgeving zonder al te veel drukte, waar ze zich veilig kan voelen en stap voor stap uit haar schulp mag komen. We verwachten niet dat Nessa van de ene dag op de andere een zelfzekere knuffelkat wordt. Maar haar reactie op zachte aandacht laat alvast zien dat ze menselijk contact zeker kan appreciëren. Voor Nessa zoeken we vooral iemand die verder kijkt dan haar angst en haar de kans geeft om op haar eigen tempo open te bloeien. ❤️ Denk jij dat Nessa bij jou past? Vul dan gerust het adoptieformulier in.

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🇧🇪Veurne
Shelter
Dierenasiel Ganzeweide
Living with Nessa
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Dierenasiel Ganzeweide · VeurneLearn about European Shorthair →

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Bringing Nessa home

What you'll need for Nessa in week one.

Hand-picked · 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 Nessa

What life with Nessa looks like

Nessa is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Ganzeweide in Veurne.

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.

Veurne, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nessa, answered.

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