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Romina

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Romina is a former stray cat who had ended up with people. Unfortunately, it turned out afterward that this was not the best decision for Romina. She stayed in the hayloft for months without making any attempt to go outside into the garden, the surrounding meadows, and the fruit plantation. Since she was not happy here, it was decided to catch her again with a trap cage, because she was not approachable. Fortunately, this went quickly, and Romina returned to the shelter. She showed her gratitude by headbutting and purring. She now lets herself be stroked easily. However, she still gets very startled by noises and unexpected movements. She can still hiss and lash out, but she does signal it beforehand. For Romina, we are looking for an owner who has patience with her and lets her settle in at her own pace. Small children are not an option. Although Romina still startles quickly herself, she does dare to lash out at other shelter cats. For Romina, it's simple: tasty food, a comfortable scratching post, patience, love, and cuddles. We expect that Romina will continue to blossom. That is why she is listed as a "project cat." Are you interested in Romina or would you like more information? Please email the address above with a description of your home and work situation and any experience with shy cats.

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Romina is een ex zwerfkatje dat bij mensen was aanbeland. Maar helaas was dit toch niet de beste beslissing voor Romina, bleek achteraf. Ze bleef maanden op de hooizolder zitten zonder enige poging te doen om naar buiten te gaan in de tuin, omringende weides en fruitplantage. Gezien ze hier dus niet gelukkig was, werd beslist ze terug te vangen met vangkooi, want ze was niet aaibaar. Dit lukte gelukkig snel en zo kwam Romina terug in opvang. Ze toonde haar dankbaarheid door kopjes te geven en te spinnen. Ze laat zich nu dan ook makkelijk aaien. Wel schrikt ze nog erg van geluiden en onverwachte bewegingen. Ze kan dan ook nog blazen en uithalen, maar ze geeft het dan ook aan. Voor Romina zijn we op zoek naar een baasje die geduld met haar heeft en haar op haar tempo laat wennen. Kleine kinderen zijn geen optie. Hoewel Romina zelf nog snel schrikt, durft ze wel uit te halen naar andere opvangkatjes. Voor Romina is het eenvoudig: lekker eten, een comfortabele krabpaal, geduld, liefde en aaitjes. We verwachten dat Romina nog verder gaat openbloeien. Vandaar dat ze geplaatst wordt als “projectkatje”. Heb je interesse in Romina of wens je meer info, graag mailen naar bovenstaand mailadres met beschrijving van woon- werksituatie en eventuele ervaring met schuwe katten.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇧🇪Belgium

Shelter

De Snorhaar vzw

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About Romina

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Romina is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at De Snorhaar vzw 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.

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Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). Shelters often include microchipping, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract, but confirm with the shelter what is covered. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Romina, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Romina?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. De Snorhaar vzw handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Romina on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Romina if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask De Snorhaar vzw whether they will for Romina, what they require (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 Romina already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Romina. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by De Snorhaar vzw, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Romina isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask De Snorhaar vzw about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Romina 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.