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PRINCESSE

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 3 years

Princesse, a lovely and sensitive female European cat, is looking for her forever home. Princesse is a sweet and quiet European cat. Behind her shyness is a sensitive soul that will simply need time, patience, and understanding to fully flourish in her new home. Accustomed to living with a garden, she enjoys being able to enjoy the outdoors and explore her environment at her own pace. That's why we are looking for her a family with a secure outdoor space where she can continue to thrive. Princesse is a clean, calm cat who tolerates loneliness well. She gets along with other cats and can also live with respectful children who can understand that she needs to approach people at her own pace. She is not aggressive, but rather reserved during the first meetings. In terms of cuddles, Princesse is not very demonstrative at the moment. She prefers to observe before trusting. People who offer her time and kindness will have the satisfaction of seeing a beautiful relationship based on trust gradually emerge. Her strengths: Sweet and non-aggressive Clean Tolerates loneliness Compatible with cats Can live with respectful children Travels well in transport Her ideal home: A house with a garden Patient and caring adopters A calm environment People ready to give her time to trust To know: She is shy and will need an adaptation period. Living in an apartment would not suit her. Her compatibility with dogs is still unknown. Princesse is waiting for a family who will be able to see beyond her reserve and offer her the security she needs to reveal all her sweetness. If you think you can offer her this warm and loving home she deserves. For more information, please contact us ONLY by phone at 02 523 44 16.

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Statut : Abandonné Race : Européen Sexe : Femelle Puce électronique : 900223000632512Né : 15/02/2023 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 22/09/2026 Princesse, une jolie minette sensible en quête de son foyer pour la viePrincesse est une adorable chatte européenne au caractère doux et discret. Derrière sa timidité se cache une petite âme sensible qui aura simplement besoin de temps, de patience et de compréhension pour s'épanouir pleinement dans son nouveau foyer.Habituée à vivre avec un jardin, elle apprécie pouvoir profiter de l'extérieur et explorer son environnement à son rythme. C'est pourquoi nous recherchons pour elle une famille disposant d'un espace extérieur sécurisé où elle pourra continuer à s'épanouir.Princesse est une chatte propre, calme et qui supporte bien les moments de solitude. Elle s'entend avec les autres chats et peut également vivre avec des enfants respectueux, capables de comprendre qu'elle a besoin d'approcher les personnes à son propre rythme. Elle n'est pas agressive, mais plutôt réservée lors des premières rencontres.Côté câlins, Princesse n'est pas une grande démonstrative pour le moment. Elle préfère observer avant de faire confiance. Les personnes qui lui offriront du temps et de la douceur auront la satisfaction de voir naître progressivement une belle relation basée sur la confiance.Ses points forts :Douce et non agressivePropreSupporte bien la solitude. Compatible avec les chatsPeut vivre avec des enfants respectueuxVoyage correctement en transportSon foyer idéal :Une maison avec jardinDes adoptants patients et bienveillantsUn environnement calmeDes personnes prêtes à lui laisser le temps de prendre confianceÀ savoir :Elle est craintive et aura besoin d'une période d'adaptation.La vie en appartement ne lui conviendrait pas.Sa compatibilité avec les chiens est encore inconnue.Princesse attend une famille qui saura voir au-delà de sa réserve et lui offrir la sécurité dont elle a besoin pour révéler toute sa douceur. Si vous pensez pouvoir lui offrir ce foyer chaleureux et aimant qu'elle mérite.Pour plus de renseignements, merci de nous contacter UNIQUEMENT par téléphone au 02 523 44 16.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
Help Animals
Living with PRINCESSE
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing PRINCESSE home

What you'll need for PRINCESSE 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 PRINCESSE

What life with PRINCESSE looks like

PRINCESSE 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.

Brussels, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting PRINCESSE, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about PRINCESSE?
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 PRINCESSE on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt PRINCESSE 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 PRINCESSE 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 PRINCESSE 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 PRINCESSE 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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