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Smash

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Smash est arrivé au refuge après avoir été percuté par une voiture. Grièvement blessé, il a dû subir une opération pour réparer les fractures de ses deux fémurs. Aujourd’hui, il est parfaitement rétabli et peut enfin commencer à profiter pleinement de sa nouvelle vie. À son arrivée, Smash était un chat extrêmement craintif et totalement inapprochable. Le monde des humains lui faisait peur et il avait besoin de beaucoup de temps pour se sentir en sécurité. Il a alors rejoint une famille d’accueil, qui lui a permis de découvrir, à son rythme, les petits bonheurs de la vie en famille. Et les progrès sont là ! Smash reste un chat craintif, et sa sociabilisation devra continuer. Il peut également connaître une phase de régression à son arrivée dans son nouveau foyer : il faudra donc lui laisser du temps, de la patience et surtout ne jamais lui forcer le contact. Mais derrière sa réserve se cache un petit cœur curieux, joueur et attachant. Pour son bien-être, Smash aura besoin : 🐱 d’un copain chat avec qui jouer, idéalement un chat adulte, ni trop jeune ni trop âgé ; 🏡 d’un foyer calme et patient, prêt à respecter son rythme ; 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 d’une famille sans enfants de moins de 12 ans ; 🐶 d’une maison sans chien, même petit et calme : leur présence lui fait particulièrement peur ; ❤️ d’une personne ayant déjà de l’expérience avec les chats : Smash ne convient pas comme premier chat. L’accès à l’extérieur est à éviter dans un premier temps, compte tenu de sa grande peur. Il pourra éventuellement être envisagé à terme, uniquement lorsqu’il sera parfaitement à l’aise dans son environnement et avec sa famille. Smash n’est peut-être pas le chat qui viendra immédiatement se blottir dans vos bras. Son adoption demandera du temps, de la compréhension et beaucoup de bienveillance. Mais pour la famille qui saura lui donner cette chance, chaque petit progrès sera une immense victoire. Smash est stérilisé, primo-vacciné, déparasité et identifié par puce électronique. Frais d'adoption : 185 euros. Permis de détention obligatoire.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇧🇪Louviere
Shelter
SPA La Louvière
Living with Smash
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by SPA La Louvière · LouviereLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Smash home

What you'll need for Smash in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Smash

What life with Smash looks like

Smash is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA La Louvière in Louviere.

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.

Louviere, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Smash, answered.

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