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Adopt Opaline

European Shorthair · Female

About Adoption Lost/Found Help Contact > Our Opaline is a character! A little cat who knows what she wants...or doesn't😄 Found crying like a call for help, sitting on a wall, we suspect Opaline was abandoned in the street😥 Very neglected, tormented by fleas, she hasn't been cared for much so far! We took her in and cared for this poor little one. She enjoyed eating to her fill, being relieved of her aches, and sleeping in clean beds☺️. After a few weeks, Opaline has regained her beautiful autumn-colored coat 🤩🥰 Opaline probably wasn't often cuddled in her early years! Affection must have gone hand in hand with the times she was chased away...perhaps not very kindly😏 Now Opaline rubs against our legs, asks for affection, tells us about her life and then...that's it! A paw to let us know it's time to stop, not used to so much love😅! "Ok, no problem! We respect Opaline😌! you have all the time you need now to understand that a slap will no longer fall on you...☺️" Opaline is ready to start a new life, where she will be respected and will no longer receive bad treatment. We are convinced that once she is in her home, where she can come and go as she pleases between the garden and her home, Opaline's mood will find its balance; of course she will remain a "character" who will decide for herself if she wants affection or walks😁...it's enough to respect that for everything to go well.

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À propos À l'adoption Perdus/Trouvés Nous aider Contact << Mélisse - Opaline - Notre Opaline est une dame de caractère ! Une minette qui sait ce qui veut…ou ne veut pas😄 Trouvée pleurant comme un appel à l’aide, installée sur un muret, nous soupçonnons qu’Opaline ait été abandonnée dans la rue😥 Très négligée, martyrisée par les puces, on a fait peu de cas d’elle jusqu’alors! Nous avons recueillie et soignée cette pauvre mimi. Elle a apprécié de manger à sa faim, d’être soulagée de ses bobos et de pouvoir dormir dans des dodos bien propres☺️. Après quelques semaines Opaline a retrouvé sa jolie robe aux couleurs d’automne 🤩🥰 Opaline n’a pas dû être souvent câlinée dans ses premières années ! Les caresses devaient aller de paire avec les moments où on la chassait…peut-être pas très gentiment😏 Maintenant Opaline vient se frotter à nos jambes, demande des caresses, nous raconte sa vie et puis…ça suffit! un coup de pattes pour nous faire comprendre qu’il est temps d’arrêter, pas habituée à autant d’amour😅! « Ok, pas de problèmes! On respecte Opaline😌! tu as tout le temps à présent pour comprendre qu’une claque ne finira plus par te tomber dessus….☺️ » Opaline est prête à recommencer une nouvelle vie, où elle sera respectée et où elle ne recevra plus de mauvais traitements. Nous sommes persuadés qu’une fois chez elle, où elle pourra aller et venir à sa guise entre le jardin et son foyer, l’humeur d’Opaline trouvera son équilibre; bien sûr elle restera un « personnage » qui decidera elle-même si elle veut des caresses ou des balades😁…il suffit de respecter cela pour que tout se passe bien. Mais si vous recherchez un minet relativement indépendant et pas pot de colle, vous pourrez rendre heureuse cette petite mère attachante🥰 Arrivée le 08/07/25, trouvée

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Age
Location
🇧🇪Mons
Shelter
L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières
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Bringing Opaline home

What you'll need for Opaline 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 Opaline

What life with Opaline looks like

Opaline is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières in Mons.

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 Opaline, answered.

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