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Rigatoni

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

🐾 Rigatoni🐾 Knuffelkat: Ja Ras: huiskat Geslacht: kater Kinderen: >12 jaar Toegang tot buiten: Neen (Aidskatje) Andere katten: ja, maar hoeft niet (mits aids+) Andere dieren: Niet geweten Zindelijk: ja Meet Rigatoni! Rigatoni werd bij ons binnengbracht als gevonden kat. Deze stoere jongen is nog wat afwachtend, maar heeft zeker ook wel een lief kantje. We zijn zeker dat hij mettertijd, en met een beetje geduld, gaat uitgroeien tot een echte knuffelkat! Hij zit graag rustig op zichzelf, maar komt ook vaak om knuffels en aaitjes vragen. Helaas testte hij positief op kattenaids, hierdoor moet hij vanaf nu binnen gehouden worden, maar dat wil niet zeggen dat deze flinke jongen ook geen gouden mandje verdient. Rigatoni zoekt een thuis waar hij kan genieten van rustige dutjes, en heerlijke knuffels! Zoek jij nog een lieve binnenhuiskat? Kattenaids: Kattenaids katjes kunnen een lange tijd leven met de ziekte zonder er serieuze last van te ondervinden. Helaas is er geen genezing maar dat betekend niet dat deze lieverds geen mooie thuis verdienen. Let op: een Aids + katje kan dus extra kosten met zich meebrengen naarmate ze ouder worden. Dit zijn voornamelijk ondersteunende zorgen voor de symptomen die ze later kunnen krijgen. Soort dier: Kat Geslacht: Mannelijk Leeftijd: 01/01/2020

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇧🇪Belgium
Shelter
Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst
Living with Rigatoni
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst · BelgiumLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rigatoni home

What you'll need for Rigatoni in week one.

Hand-picked · 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 Rigatoni

What life with Rigatoni looks like

Rigatoni is an 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 Rigatoni, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rigatoni?
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 Rigatoni on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rigatoni 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Rigatoni 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 Rigatoni 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 Rigatoni 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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