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Pierre

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Adult · 6 years

Sounds fancy, right? But my life was anything but luxurious. I ended up at the shelter as a foundling, after a very long time of having to survive on my own. 🌧️🍂 Let me be honest: I'm not a lap cat. Truly wild? No, not that either. But picking me up without gloves? That's not a good plan for now. 😉 I'm a tomcat who likes his own space and prefers to observe people from a safe distance. That's why I'm not looking for a couch to lie on, but a place where I'm welcome as an outdoor cat. A farm, a riding stable, a big garden or a quiet rural setting... that would be right up my alley. 🌾🐈 What do I need? Not much, really: 🐾 a safe place where I can roam freely outside; 🏡 a sheltered, dry sleeping spot where I can hide; 🥣 good food and fresh water every day. In return, I'll keep you company in my own way and who knows... maybe you'll one day win my trust. That won't happen overnight, but some friendships are worth the wait. ❤️ I am neutered, microchipped, dewormed and deflea'd.

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Klinkt chic hé? Maar mijn leven was allesbehalve luxe. Ik ben als vondeling in het asiel terechtgekomen, na een heel lange tijd waarin ik op mezelf moest overleven. 🌧️🍂 Laat ik eerlijk zijn: een knuffelkat ben ik niet. Echt wild? Nee, dat ook weer niet. Maar zonder handschoenen even oppakken? Dat is voorlopig geen goed plan. 😉 Ik ben een kater die graag zijn eigen ruimte heeft en mensen liever vanop een veilige afstand bekijkt. Daarom zoek ik geen zetel om op te liggen, maar een plek waar ik als buitenkat welkom ben. Een boerderij, een manege, een grote tuin of een rustige landelijke omgeving... dát zou helemaal mijn ding zijn. 🌾🐈 Wat heb ik nodig? Eigenlijk niet zoveel: 🐾 een veilige plek waar ik vrij buiten kan rondlopen; 🏡 een beschutte, droge slaapplaats waar ik kan schuilen; 🥣 elke dag lekker eten en vers water. In ruil houd ik je gezelschap op mijn eigen manier en wie weet... misschien win jij ooit mijn vertrouwen. Dat gaat niet van vandaag op morgen, maar sommige vriendschappen zijn het wachten meer dan waard. ❤️ Ik ben steriel, gechipt, ontwormd en ontvlooid.

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇧🇪Ninove

Shelter

Dierenasiel Ninove

Living with Pierre

✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Pierre

What life with Pierre looks like

Pierre is an adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Dierenasiel Ninove in Ninove.

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 Pierre, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pierre?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierenasiel Ninove handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pierre on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pierre if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierenasiel Ninove 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Pierre 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 Pierre 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 Ninove early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pierre 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.