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Pickles

Mixed Breed Β· Male Β· Adult Β· 6 years

Pickles is a 6-year-old male cat. Suddenly, he was gone and he couldn't find his usual spots anymore. He was devastated because he couldn't find his food bowl anymore. He wandered around and ended up at a neighbor's house. The neighbor gave him some food, but unfortunately, he wasn't the only cat in the garden. There was another male cat who was scared of him and started acting strangely whenever he was around. Eventually, the kind neighbor decided to have him picked up. Pickles was not happy about that because he had found a place where he could get food and water, but he didn't know anyone there. He made it clear that he didn't want to be there. However, after a few days, he had calmed down and started accepting the other cats. He was still very scared of the new lady who came in to pet and groom the cats in their space. He would hide as far away as possible whenever she came in. Fortunately, there was plenty of food and water because he was always very hungry and thirsty. After a while, the new lady noticed that and took him to the vet. They put him to sleep and took some blood. Luckily, everything was fine with him, but it turned out that he had diabetes. That explained why he was always so hungry! Now he gets a syrup with his food every day and it's getting better. He hopes that he will be completely better soon because he's still young to have diabetes and it could have been caused by all the stress from the move and all the new things and cats. But that remains to be seen. He would love to have a home again, so that's why he's here. He understands that he might not be the best cat in the group, but he'll do his best. He's a bit scared, but once he gets to know his people, he can be very affectionate. He likes it when the lady who takes care of him now gently strokes him and he starts purring. He would love a quiet home with quiet people who give him time to get used to things. And it would be great if he could eventually go outside and run around in a safe environment again. Would you like to give him a chance? Please contact his lady at or call her at .

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Ik ben Pickles, een kater van ongeveer 6 jaar oud. Ik woonde bij een oudere dame waar ik lekker binnen en buiten mocht rondlopen maar spijtig genoeg is mijn baasje overleden. Plots was ze er niet meer en kon ik niet meer op mijn vertrouwde plaatsjes terecht. Ik was helemaal van de kaart want plots was er niemand meer die bij een streeltje gaf en mijn kommetje eten. Ik ging dan maar op wandel en kwam op mijn zoektocht naar eten bij een buurvrouw terecht. Na wat zielig kijken gaf die mij gelukkig eten. Maar spijtig genoeg was ik niet de enige in de tuin daar maar liep er nog een andere kater rond. Blijkbaar was die bang van mij want die begon heel raar gedrag te vertonen als ik in de buurt was. Dat bleek mij uiteindelijk de das om te doen want de lieve buurvrouw die mij dus al een tijdje van eten voorzag vond het op een bepaald moment welletjes dat haar kater zo raar deed en liet mij ophalen. Ik was daar helemaal niet mee opgezet want ik kwam ergens terecht waar er nog heel wat katten waren en waar ik helemaal niets kende en dat liet ik dan maar duidelijk merken. Maar dat haalde spijtig genoeg niets uit want het was duidelijk dat ik daar niet weg mocht. Na een paar dagen was ik toch gekalmeerd en begon in die andere katten dan maar te accepteren. Maar wat was ik bang van die nieuwe mevrouw die daar altijd binnenkwam om mij en de andere poezen te aaien en te poetsen in onze ruimte. Ik stak mij liefst zo ver mogelijk weg als ze binnenkwam. Gelukkig was er veel eten en drinken want ik had altijd zo n grote honger en dorst. Na een tijdje merkte de nieuwe mevrouw dat en bracht ze mij naar de dierenarts. Daar deden ze mij is slaap en werd er blijkbaar bloed genomen. Gelukkig was alles in orde met mij maar er bleek wel uit dat ik suikerziekte heb. Dat verklaarde waarom ik altijd zoveel honger had! Nu krijg ik dagelijks een siroopje onder mijn eten en gaat het een stuk beter met mij. Ik hoop dan ook dat ik na een tijd weer helemaal beter ben want ik ben blijkbaar nog jong om al suikerziekte te hebben en kan het ook wel gekomen zijn omdat ik zoveel stress had van de verhuis en al die nieuwe dingen en katten enz. Maar dat valt nog af te wachten. Ik zou graag terug opnieuw een eigen thuis hebben dus vandaar dat ik mij hier voorstel. Ik snap dat ik misschien niet de beste partij ben uit de groep maar ik ga toch erg mijn best doen. Ik ben bang van aard maar eens ik mijn mensen ken kan ik echt wel aanhankelijk zijn. Ik vind het leuk als de mevrouw waar ik momenteel ben mij rustig aait en dan begin ik stilletjes te spinnen. Liefst zou ik een rustige thuis hebben met rustige mensen die mij de tijd geven om te wennen. En het zou helemaal top zijn als ik na verloop van tijd opnieuw lekker vrij buiten kan lopen in een veilige omgeving zodat ik weer lekker buiten kan rondlopen. Wil jij mij een kans geven alstublieft? Neem dan snel contact op met mijn mevrouw op verantwoordelijke. be of bel haar op .

Size
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Age
Adult Β· 6 years
Location
πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺBelgium
Shelter
De Snorhaar vzw
Living with Pickles
  • βœ•Good with dogs
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Pickles home

What you'll need for Pickles in week one.

Hand-picked Β· 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
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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
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Pickles

What life with Pickles looks like

Pickles is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at De Snorhaar vzw in Belgium.

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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺAdopting from Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). Shelters often include microchipping, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract, but confirm with the shelter what is covered. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Pickles, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pickles?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. De Snorhaar vzw handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pickles on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pickles if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask De Snorhaar vzw whether they will for Pickles, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Pickles already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Pickles. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by De Snorhaar vzw, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Pickles isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask De Snorhaar vzw about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pickles 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 β€” 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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