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O'HARA

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

Status: Abandoned Breed: European Sex: Female Microchip: 967000010643955 Born: 01/04/2025 Country: Belgium In shelter since: 18/05/2026 O'HARA is an adorable European cat, gentle, affectionate, and deeply in search of affection. She has touched the hearts of all who have met her, so full of kindness and tenderness. Her qualities that melt hearts: Very affectionate — O'HARA loves being petted, moments of tenderness, and human presence. Clean — A well-groomed kitty who respects her environment. OK with kids — She enjoys the company of little humans. Tolerates solitude — She can stay alone without stress. Not OK with cats — She prefers to be the only queen of your realm. Comfortable in transport — Car trips do not bother her. What you need to know: Needs a garden — O'HARA loves to go out, explore, and enjoy the outdoors. Cannot live in an apartment — She would leave the home where she was welcomed every day, even after hugs and meals: she needs freedom. Dogs: Unknown compatibility — A meeting may be possible depending on your situation. O'HARA will thrive in: A house with a garden where she can go out safely. A loving family ready to offer her the affection she so desires. A calm and welcoming environment where she can feel secure. A home with children if they are gentle and respectful. O'HARA is a little bundle of sweetness. She has so much love to give and simply waits for a family that will give her the stability and tenderness she deserves. Her trusting gaze and gentle nature will make her a precious companion for those who cross her path. Adoption possible only with a "permit to keep an animal" if you reside in Wallonia. For more information, please contact us ONLY by phone at 02 204 49 50.

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Statut : Abandonné Race : Européen Sexe : Femelle Puce électronique : 967000010643955Né : 01/04/2025 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 18/05/2026 O'HARA est une adorable chatte européenne, douce, câline et profondément en recherche d’affection. Elle a touché le cœur de tous ceux qui l’ont croisée, tant elle déborde de gentillesse et de tendresse.Ses qualités qui font fondre :Très câline — O'HARA adore les caresses, les moments de douceur et la présence humaine.Propre — Une minette soignée et respectueuse de son environnement.OK enfants — Elle apprécie la compagnie des petits humains.Supporte la solitude — Elle peut rester seule sans stress.PAs OK chats — Elle préfère être la seule reine de votre royaume.À l’aise en transport — Les trajets en voiture ne lui posent aucun souci.Ce qu’il faut savoir :Besoin d’un jardin — O'HARA aime sortir, explorer, profiter de l’extérieur.Ne peut pas vivre en appartement — Elle repartait chaque jour de la maison où elle était accueillie, même après câlins et repas : elle a besoin de liberté.Chiens : entente inconnue — Une rencontre pourra être envisagée selon votre situation.O'HARA s’épanouira pleinement dans :Une maison avec jardin où elle pourra sortir en toute sécurité.Une famille aimante prête à lui offrir l’affection qu’elle recherche tant.Un environnement calme et bienveillant où elle pourra se sentir en confiance.Un foyer avec enfants si ceux-ci sont doux et respectueux.O'HARA est une petite merveille de douceur. Elle a tant d’amour à offrir et attend simplement une famille qui saura lui donner la stabilité et la tendresse qu’elle mérite. Son regard plein de confiance et sa nature câline en feront une compagne précieuse pour ceux qui croiseront son chemin.Adoption possible uniquement avec un ''permis de détention d'un animal'' si vous résidez en Wallonie.Pour plus de renseignements, merci de nous contacter UNIQUEMENT par téléphone au 02 204 49 50.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
Help Animals
Living with O'HARA
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing O'HARA home

What you'll need for O'HARA 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
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    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
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    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 O'HARA

What life with O'HARA looks like

O'HARA is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Help Animals in Brussels.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting O'HARA, answered.

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