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Adopt Pitchou

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Pitchou was saved from the street by a lady, who has always been fond of cats. He was welcomed into the lady's home with his fellow unfortunate ones Tiny and Doudouce. They all had happy days until their benefactress's health no longer allowed her to take care of them. That is how Pitchou arrived at the association. He lives in the cattery where we continue the socialization work begun since his rescue.

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Pitchou a été sauvé de la rue par une dame, amoureuse des chats depuis toujours. Il fut accueilli dans la maison de cette dame avec ses compagnons d’infortune Tiny et Doudouce. Tous coulaient des jours heureux jusqu’à ce que la santé de leur bienfaitrice ne lui permette plus de s’occuper d’eux. C’est ainsi que Pitchou arriva à l’association. Il vit à la chatterie où nous continuons le travail de socialisation entrepris depuis son sauvetage.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇧🇪Chièvres
Shelter
Les Petits Vieux ASBL
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Bringing Pitchou home

What you'll need for Pitchou 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
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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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 Pitchou

What life with Pitchou looks like

Pitchou is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Les Petits Vieux ASBL in Chièvres.

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.

Chièvres, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pitchou, answered.

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