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Scratchy

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 7 years

Scratchy lived as a stray before arriving at the shelter, where he was taken in to provide him with a safer environment. Before his arrival, he had a tendency to attack neighborhood cats, which made community life difficult for him. He is an independent cat who has learned to fend for himself for much of his life. Scratchy is fearful around humans and will need time, patience, and respect to feel confident. He is not aggressive but prefers to keep his distance until he feels safe. His past as a stray has greatly influenced his behavior and explains his need for autonomy as well as his difficulty in cohabiting with other cats. Regarding his health, Scratchy carries the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). He will require regular veterinary care to best preserve his comfort and quality of life.

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Scratchy vivait errant avant son arrivée au refuge, où il a été pris en charge afin de lui offrir un environnement plus sécurisé. Avant son arrivée, il avait tendance à s’en prendre aux chats du voisinage, ce qui compliquait sa vie en communauté. C’est un chat au tempérament indépendant, qui a appris à se débrouiller seul pendant une grande partie de sa vie. Scratchy est peureux avec l’humain et aura besoin de temps, de patience et de respect pour se sentir en confiance. Il n’est pas agressif, mais préfère garder ses distances tant qu’il ne se sent pas en sécurité. Son passé d’errance a fortement influencé son comportement et explique son besoin d’autonomie ainsi que sa difficulté à cohabiter avec ses congénères. Concernant sa santé, Scratchy est porteur du Sida du chat (FIV). Il nécessitera un suivi vétérinaire régulier afin de préserver au mieux son confort et sa qualité de vie.

Size

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Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇧🇪Sans Collier

Shelter

Perwez)

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Bringing Scratchy home

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About Scratchy

What life with Scratchy looks like

Scratchy is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Perwez) in Sans Collier.

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 Scratchy, answered.

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