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Rakker

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Rakker, een knappe grijze (blauwe) kater, is eind mei in ons café toegekomen. De eerste dagen verbleef hij graag in de kattenkamer om daar zijn rust te vinden. Hij gaf meteen kopjes en liet zich graag aaien, een echte lieverd dus. Ondertussen komt hij regelmatig in het café liggen om ook daar aaitjes in ontvangst te nemen. Voor Rakker zoeken we een rustigere thuis met een tuin. Hij kan alleen geadopteerd worden of er mag reeds een andere kat aanwezig zijn. Soort dier: Kat Geslacht: Mannelijk Leeftijd: 01/01/2020

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇧🇪Belgium
Shelter
Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst
Cared for by Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst · BelgiumLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Rakker home

What you'll need for Rakker 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 Rakker

What life with Rakker looks like

Rakker is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst 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 — 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.

Belgium, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rakker, answered.

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