How do I contact the shelter about POUKIE?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Help Animals handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw POUKIE on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt POUKIE if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Help Animals 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 POUKIE 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 POUKIE 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 Help Animals early rather than rehoming privately; they know POUKIE 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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POUKIE

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Status: Found Breed: European Sex: Female Microchip: 967000010621416 Born: 16/05/2024 Country: Belgium Arrived at shelter: 16/05/2026 POUKIE, a sweet little minx in search of serenity. Here is POUKIE, a charming European cat with a tender heart, waiting for a loving home to fully flourish. Her character, POUKIE, is a gentle and affectionate little ball of fur who appreciates moments of tenderness and petting once she feels at ease. However, she may become a bit stressed and on edge, which is completely understandable after the changes she has experienced. She needs time and gentleness to reveal the tenderness within her. Her lifestyle: Apartment possible: POUKIE seems to adapt well to indoor life. No need for a garden: Even with access, she showed no particular interest in it. Transport: A bit chatty at first, she eventually calms down. Cleanliness: It was noted during her quarantine stay that she was clean. Must be verified in cattery. Her interactions: Children: She lived with a young child but can be wary. She has already scratched due to a somewhat abrupt manipulation. Calm and respectful children will be necessary. Cats: Still under evaluation at the shelter. Dogs: Unknown. Ideal home: POUKIE will be the ideal companion for adopters: doux, patient, and attentive capable of offering a calm and safe environment with potentially older children, capable of respecting her pace living in an apartment or a quiet house With a bit of time and lots of love, she will become a true little ball of tenderness. POUKIE deserves a second chance and a home where she can finally relax in full confidence. For more information, please contact us ONLY by phone at 02 523 44 16.

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Statut : Trouvé Race : Européen Sexe : Femelle Puce électronique : 967000010621416Né : 16/05/2024 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 16/05/2026 POUKIE, une douce minette en quête de sérénitéVoici POUKIE, une charmante chatte européenne au cœur tendre, qui n’attend qu’un foyer aimant pour s’épanouir pleinement Son caractèrePOUKIE est une petite puce gentille et affectueuse, qui apprécie les moments de tendresse et les caresses une fois en confiance. Elle peut toutefois se montrer un peu stressée et sur le qui-vive, ce qui est tout à fait compréhensible après les changements qu’elle a vécus. Elle a besoin de temps et de douceur pour révéler toute la tendresse qu’elle porte en elle.Son mode de vieAppartement possible : POUKIE semble bien s’adapter à la vie en intérieur.Pas besoin de jardin : même avec un accès, elle ne s’y intéressait pas particulièrement.Transport : un peu bavarde au départ, elle finit par se calmer.Propreté : Il a été constaté qu'elle était propre lors de son séjour en quarantaine. Doit être vérifié en chatterie.Ses ententesEnfants : elle a vécu avec un jeune enfant mais peut se montrer craintive. Elle a déjà griffé suite à une manipulation un peu brusque.Des enfants calmes et respectueux seront nécessaires.Chats : encore en cours d’évaluation au refuge.Chiens : inconnuSon foyer idéalPOUKIE sera la compagne idéale pour des adoptants :doux, patients et attentifscapables de lui offrir un environnement calme et sécurisantavec éventuellement des enfants plus grands, capables de respecter son rythmevivant en appartement ou maison calmeAvec un peu de temps et beaucoup d’amour, elle deviendra une véritable petite boule de tendresse.POUKIE mérite une seconde chance et un foyer où elle pourra enfin se détendre en toute confiance.Pour plus de renseignements, merci de nous contacter UNIQUEMENT par téléphone au 02 523 44 16.

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Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇧🇪Brussels

Shelter

Help Animals

Living with POUKIE

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✕Good with kids

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About POUKIE

What life with POUKIE looks like

POUKIE is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Help Animals in Brussels.

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 POUKIE, answered.

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