Not confirmed since October 22, 2026

Riwal

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Riwal was adopted as a kitten together with his sister Rhinou, and was abandoned before even a year old. Kittens are fun for a while, and once they grow up, some people lose interest in them. And once they grow up, some people lose interest in them. This is the suffering of far too many cats... Having become a bit fearful, when as a kitten he wasn't at all, he will need to regain his confidence. Once he feels at ease, he shows an extremely affectionate side. He has not an ounce of aggressiveness and will come asking for strokes with little head-butts or by wrapping himself around your arm. He is also very playful. He needs someone fairly present. Please note that Riwal is a chatty cat who communicates quite a lot. Since he is one-eyed, outdoor outings are strictly forbidden for him. Naturally, an adoption together with his sister Rhinou would make him happy, even though they are not particularly close. ➡ Click here to offer your sponsorship! Godmothers and godfathers: Mme Sandrine Albinovanus. Mme Marie-Anne Hovertin. Thank you to them! 😽

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Riwal a été adopté chaton avec sa sœur Rhinou et abandonné après même pas un an. Car les chatons, c'est amusant un temps, et une fois adultes, certaines personnes ne s'y intéressent plus. Et une fois adultes, certaines personnes ne s'y intéressent plus. C'est la souffrance de beaucoup trop de chats... Devenu un peu peureux alors que chaton il ne l’était pas du tout, il aura besoin de reprendre confiance. Une fois à l'aise, il se montre extrêmement câlin. Il n’a pas une once d’agressivité et viendra vous réclamer des caresses avec des petits coups de tête ou en s’enroulant autour de votre bras. Il est également très jouette. Il a besoin de quelqu’un d’assez présent. Attention Riwal est un chat bavard qui communique pas mal. Étant donné qu’il est borgne, les sorties en extérieur lui sont strictement interdites. Évidemment une adoption avec sa sœur Rhinou lui ferait plaisir même s'ils ne sont pas particulièrement fusionnels. ➡ Cliquez ici afin de proposer votre parrainage ! Marraines et parrains : Mme Sandrine Albinovanus . Mme Marie-Anne Hovertin . Merci à elles ! 😽

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇧🇪Wallonie

Shelter

Les Amis des Animaux

Living with Riwal

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Bringing Riwal home

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About Riwal

What life with Riwal looks like

Riwal is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Les Amis des Animaux in Wallonie.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Riwal, answered.

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