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Rico ( enkel te reserveren)

Male · Kitten

Two adoptees with Ella, a European Shorthair (tomcat): Their foster mom shares: Rico came into a very busy family as a free kitten. It quickly became clear that this wasn't a good match, so Rico was given up to the non-profit organization! I really sweated over him—honestly! I’ve never had such a intense kitten in terms of personality. We suspect that’s precisely why Rico was given back so soon! Rico immediately started giving head bumps and purring when I stroked him... but that could quickly turn into biting! I began observing him closely. Rico has enormous energy and a truly strong hunting instinct. He saw everything as prey. I could hardly move without him hanging onto my arms or legs. He’d climb up my legs, crawl into my neck, give me head bumps—and then suddenly bite my cheek. I dealt with this behavior very consistently: putting him on the floor and saying, “We don’t bite.” If he bit while I was petting or touching him, I’d stop immediately! The feather toy provided much-needed distraction for him. Gradually, I noticed his behavior improving beautifully. At first, he also played far too aggressively and roughly with Ella. She was still little and made it very clear that he was playing too hard. This is typical for kittens who were taken from their mother and littermates far too early—they simply didn’t get enough time to learn! Fortunately, things turned out great, and now they really play together beautifully. They’re a great match. Both are very active kittens and not couch potatoes at all—though they do absolutely love attention and being petted. Where would I recommend this pair? In a calm household with children aged 12 and up. After an adjustment period, having access to a garden would certainly be possible! I wouldn’t place them in a home where there’s already a cat. With a dog, it might work—but that’s something we could discuss! This adorable duo will be fully legally ready and cleared for adoption starting mid-September, ready to move into their new home. Interested in meeting Ella and Rico? Just send me an email, and we’ll arrange a visit!

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Duo adoptie met Ella Europese korthaar (kater) Zijn opvangmama vertelt ; Rico kwam als gratis kitten in een heel druk gezin terecht. Al vlug bleek dat geen goede match te zijn en werd Rico afgestaan aan de vzw! Ik heb gezweet met hem, eerlijk waar! Nog nooit zo’n heftig kitten gehad qua karakter. Ons vermoeden is dan ook dat Rico daarom al vrij vlug terug werd afgestaan! Rico kwam onmiddellijk kopjes geven , spinde toen ik hem streelde… maar dat kon onmiddellijk overgaan in bijten! Ik begon hem goed te observeren. Rico heeft heel veel energie en echt een heel groot jachtinstinct. Alles zag hij als prooi . Ik kon haast niet bewegen of hij hing in mijn armen, benen . Hij klom mijn benen omhoog, kroop in mijn nek, gaf kopjes en plots een beet in mijn wang. Ik heb heel erg consequent met dit gedrag omgegaan! Hem op de grond zetten en zeggen ” we bijten niet “. Als hij beet tijdens het strelen of aanraken, onmiddellijk stoppen! De speelhengel bracht de nodige afleiding voor hem. Stilletjes zag ik zijn gedrag mooi evolueren . In het begin speelde hij ook veel te heftig en bruut met Ella. Ze was nog klein en liet duidelijk merken dat hij te hard speelde. Dit is ook typisch voor kittens die veel te vroeg bij de mama en nestgenoten zijn weggehaald, ze hebben veel te weinig kunnen leren! Gelukkig is dit ook heel goed gekomen en spelen ze nu echt heel mooi samen. Ze passen goed samen . Het zijn beide heel actieve kittens en niet echt schootjes liggers , al genieten ze wel enorm van aandacht en strelen. Waar zie ik dit duo passen ? In een rustig gezin / kinderen vanaf 12 jaar. Na een aanpassingsperiode zeker mogelijkheid tot een tuin ! Ik zou ze niet plaatsen waar al een kat aanwezig is Bij een hond kan eventueel wel , maar dat valt te bespreken! Dit schattige duo is vanaf half september volledig wettelijk in orde en klaar om te verhuizen naar hun nieuwe thuis. Interesse om eens kennis te maken met Ella en Rico ? Stuur me dan een mail en dan regelen we een bezoek

Size
Extra large
Age
Kitten
Location
🇧🇪Belgium
Shelter
VZW The Lucky Stars
Cared for by VZW The Lucky Stars · Belgium

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Rico ( enkel te reserveren) home

What you'll need for Rico ( enkel te reserveren) in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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About Rico ( enkel te reserveren)

What life with Rico ( enkel te reserveren) looks like

Rico ( enkel te reserveren) is a extra-large puppy/kitten cat waiting at VZW The Lucky Stars in Belgium.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇧🇪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 Rico ( enkel te reserveren), answered.

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