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European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Ode is a handsome tomcat, 4 years old. He came to us after being feral. Ode hasn't had the best life or the easiest living conditions. As a result, he has lost some of his trust in humans. He still needs time and patience to open up in a warm home. He can be placed with an existing cat, but not with children. He can only be placed as an indoor cat! Who can give Ode a warm home? If interested, you can send us an email with detailed answers to the corresponding questionnaire. Emails without answers will not be replied to. Drop-ins and calls are not possible. We would like to know first about your home and work situation. – Are there any children in the household? If so, how old are they? – Are there any dogs in the household? – Are there any other household pets? – What type of home do you have? Do you rent or own it? – Do you have any experience with cats? If so, what happened with the previous cats? – Where will the cat sleep? Where will the cat live? – Where will the cat stay during the day/when you are away, indoors or outdoors?

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Ode is een knappe kater van 4 jaar oud. Hij kwam bij ons terecht na een uithuiszetting. Ode heeft nog niet het beste leven of de makkelijkste leefomstandigheden gehad. Hierdoor is hij zijn vertrouwen in de mens wat kwijt. Hij durft nog blazen en durft hier ook nog bij kappen. Ode gaat op zoek naar lieve mensen die hem met veel tijd en geduld verder willen laten openbloeien in een warme thuis. Hij kan geplaatst worden bij een reeds aanwezige kat. Hij wordt niet bij kinderen geplaatst. Hij wordt enkel als BINNENKATJE geplaatst! Wie kan Ode een warme thuis geven? Bij interesse kan je ons een mailtje sturen met uitgebreide antwoorden op bijhorende vragenlijst. Mails zonder antwoorden worden niet beantwoord. Spontaan langskomen is niet mogelijk. Gelieve ook niet te bellen. Graag weten wij eerst wat over je thuis en werksituatie. – Zijn er kinderen aanwezig? Zo ja, hoe oud? – Zijn er honden aanwezig? – Zijn er andere huisdieren aanwezig? – Welk type woning heb je? Huur je of is het je eigen woning? – Heeft u reeds ervaring met katten? Zo ja, wat gebeurde er met de vorige katten? – Waar zal het katje slapen? Waar zal het katje leven? – Waar verblijft de kat gedurende de dag/ gedurende uw afwezigheid, Binnenshuis of buitenshuis? – Adres en telefoonnummer ENKEL COMPLEET INGEVULDE VRAGENLIJSTEN WORDEN BEANTWOORD

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇧🇪Aalst
Shelter
Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus
Living with Ode
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Ode home

What you'll need for Ode 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
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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
  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 Ode

What life with Ode looks like

Ode is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus in Aalst.

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.

Aalst, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ode, answered.

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