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Odil

European Shorthair · Unknown

Ook Odil en Ona, broer en zus van Ola en Otis, zijn klaar om op zoek te gaan naar hun nieuwe thuis. Hoewel ze uit hetzelfde nest komen, verschillen hun karakters behoorlijk van elkaar. Odil is een zelfverzekerd en sociaal katertje. Hij zoekt uit zichzelf menselijk contact op, geniet van aandacht en laat maar al te graag zien dat mensen eigenlijk best leuk zijn. Voor zijn zusje Ona is dat allemaal nog wat spannender. Zij kijkt graag eerst even de kat uit de boom en haalt veel vertrouwen uit haar broer. Ze observeert Odil en durft dankzij hem steeds vaker zelf een stapje dichterbij te zetten. En die kleine stapjes zijn er gelukkig steeds meer. Ona maakt langzaam maar zeker vooruitgang, maar haar toekomstige baasjes moeten er rekening mee houden dat ze tijd en geduld nodig zal hebben. Er zit zeker potentieel in om uit te groeien tot een aanhankelijke dame, alleen zal ze zelf moeten kunnen bepalen wanneer ze klaar is voor die volgende stap. Daarom zouden we Odil en Ona heel graag samen zien vertrekken. Odil kan haar ook in haar nieuwe omgeving het vertrouwen en goede voorbeeld geven dat ze nodig heeft. We zoeken voor hen een rustige, liefdevolle thuis bij mensen die Odil met open armen ontvangen én Ona de tijd geven om op haar eigen tempo te ontdekken dat mensen best fijne huisgenoten kunnen zijn. Wie wil dit broer en zusduo samen verder zien openbloeien?

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇧🇪Veurne
Shelter
Dierenasiel Ganzeweide
Living with Odil
  • Neutered
Cared for by Dierenasiel Ganzeweide · VeurneLearn about European Shorthair

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Bringing Odil home

What you'll need for Odil 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 Odil

What life with Odil looks like

Odil is a small 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 Odil, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Odil?
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 Odil on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Odil 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Odil 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 Odil 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 Odil 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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