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Adopt Simba

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 3 years

Hi, I'm Simba. I'm a beautiful 3-year-old tabby with a white and rosy coat. According to my previous owner, I get along well with children, so there's a social side to me hidden away. In the animal shelter, I'm a bit shy and need some time to warm up. Everything here is new and busy, so I need some time to see that it's okay. Give me a quiet corner and some patience, and you'll soon see my sweet, curious side emerge 💛 What I really need is a garden. There, I can sniff around at my own pace, feel safe, and slowly become more confident. Are you someone with a quiet home and a garden that wants to give me the time to grow?

Read original (nl)

Hoi, ik ben Simba Ik ben een mooie 3-jarige kater met een witte en rosse vacht. Volgens mijn vorige eigenaar kan ik het goed vinden met kinderen, dus er zit een sociaal kantje in mij verstopt. In het asiel ben ik nog wat verlegen en moet ik eerst even ontdooien. Alles is hier nieuw en druk, dus ik heb wat tijd nodig om te zien dat het oké is. Geef me een rustig hoekje en wat geduld, en je ziet snel mijn lieve, nieuwsgierige kant tevoorschijn komen 💛 Wat ik echt nodig heb is een tuin. Daar kan ik op mijn gemak rondsnuffelen, me veilig voelen en langzaam zelfzekerder worden. Ben jij iemand met een rustig huis en een tuin die me de tijd wil geven om te groeien? Dan worden wij misschien wel maatjes

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇧🇪Schoten
Shelter
Dierenasiel Schoten
Living with Simba
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Simba home

What you'll need for Simba 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 Simba

What life with Simba looks like

Simba is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Schoten in Schoten.

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.

Schoten, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Simba, answered.

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