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ONYX

Male

Onyx is still a bit shy and may hiss, but he is not aggressive. He is playful and curious and can get along with other cats. We are placing him in a quiet environment where he will have all the time he needs to flourish. Who has patience and wants to give this handsome cat a chance? CHILDREN: NO DOGS: UNKNOWN OTHER PETS: UNKNOWN CATS: YES

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Onyx is nog wat schuw en blaast wel eens,maar is niet agressief.Hij is speels en nieuwsgierig en kan met andere katten om.We plaatsen hem in een rustige omgeving waar hijalle tijd krijgt om open te bloeien.Wie heeft geduld en wilt deze knapperd een kans geven?? KINDEREN: NEE HONDEN : ONBEKEND ANDERE DIEREN : ONBEKEND KATTEN : JA

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Age
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Location
🇧🇪Bornem
Shelter
Dierenwereldkruis VZW
Living with ONYX
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenwereldkruis VZW · Bornem
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing ONYX home

What you'll need for ONYX 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
    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 ONYX

What life with ONYX looks like

ONYX is a adult cat waiting at Dierenwereldkruis VZW in Bornem.

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.

Bornem, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting ONYX, answered.

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