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Adopt Sarina

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Sarina is looking for a patient home ❤️ Meet Sarina, a special kitty with a sad past. At a very young age, she became a mother. Despite her own insecurities, she raised her kittens with great dedication and care. Now that her motherly role is over, it's time for Sarina to have the chance at a loving home. Sarina is still very scared and reserved. To this day, she doesn't approach people and prefers to keep her distance. That's why we are looking for a quiet family with no expectations who will give her all the time she needs to build trust at her own pace. Sarina needs a safe environment, a lot of patience, and understanding. We don't know how long it will take for her to come out of her shell, but we believe there is someone out there who will give her that chance. Maybe she will never be a lap cat, but she deserves a place where she can feel safe and loved. Are you the calm, patient person who will give Sarina the time to be herself? Then you might just be her golden basket. 🐾💕 If interested, please fill out the form:

Read original (nl)

Sarina zoekt een geduldig thuis ❤️ Maak kennis met Sarina, een bijzonder poesje met een verdrietig verleden. Op zeer jonge leeftijd werd zij al moeder. Ondanks haar eigen onzekerheid heeft ze met veel toewijding en zorg haar kittens grootgebracht. Nu haar moederrol erop zit, is het tijd dat Sarina zelf de kans krijgt op een liefdevol thuis. Sarina is nog erg bang en terughoudend. Tot op heden laat ze zich niet benaderen en houdt ze liever afstand van mensen. Daarom zoeken we voor haar een rustig gezin dat geen verwachtingen heeft en haar alle tijd geeft om op haar eigen tempo vertrouwen op te bouwen. Sarina heeft behoefte aan een veilige omgeving, veel geduld en begrip. We weten niet hoe lang het zal duren voordat ze uit haar schulp kruipt, maar we geloven dat er ergens iemand is die haar die kans wil geven. Misschien wordt ze nooit een schootkat, maar ze verdient wel een plek waar ze zich veilig en geliefd mag voelen. Ben jij die rustige, geduldige persoon die Sarina de tijd wil geven om zichzelf te zijn? Dan zou jij wel eens haar gouden mandje kunnen zijn. 🐾💕 Bij interesse gelieve het formulier in te vullen:

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇧🇪Menen
Shelter
Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes
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Cared for by Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes · MenenLearn about European Shorthair

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Bringing Sarina home

What you'll need for Sarina in week one.

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  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 Sarina

What life with Sarina looks like

Sarina 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 — 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.

Menen, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sarina, answered.

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