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Adopt Rico

European Shorthair Β· Male Β· Young Β· 3 years

🐾 Meet Rico 🐾 Rico is a sweet, gentle cat who was found and is now searching for a warm, safe home. Despite his unknown past, he is incredibly affectionate and loves nothing more than attention and cuddles. πŸ’› He likes to sit close by and enjoys being petted. Rico has a calm and friendly personality and would be perfect for someone looking for a loyal cuddle buddy. Will you give Rico the second chance he so deserves? He is waiting for a place where he can feel right at home. 🏑✨ If interested, please fill out the form:

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🐾 Maak kennis met Rico 🐾 Rico is een lieve, zachtaardige kat die gevonden is en nu op zoek is naar een warme, veilige thuis. Ondanks zijn onbekende verleden is hij ontzettend aanhankelijk en geniet hij volop van aandacht en knuffels. πŸ’› Hij komt graag bij je in de buurt zitten en laat zich met plezier aaien. Rico heeft een rustig en vriendelijk karakter en zou perfect passen bij iemand die op zoek is naar een trouwe knuffelmaat. Gun jij Rico de tweede kans die hij zo verdient? Hij wacht op een plekje waar hij zich weer helemaal thuis kan voelen. 🏑✨ Bij interesse gelieve het formulier in te vullen:

Size
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Age
Young Β· 3 years
Location
πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺMenen
Shelter
Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes
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Bringing Rico home

What you'll need for Rico in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  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
    Editor's pick

    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 Rico

What life with Rico looks like

Rico is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes in Menen.

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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺAdopting 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.

Menen, Belgium β€” browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rico, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rico?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rico on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rico if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes 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 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Rico isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rico 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 β€” 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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