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Sookie

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

Sookie is a very scared kitten who still finds the world very exciting. She needs time, patience, and above all, a lot of understanding to gradually build up trust. She will not come to you immediately and prefers to keep some distance for now. Therefore, we are looking for a quiet home where nothing is expected from her and where she can grow at her own pace. We cannot guarantee that Sookie will become completely tame, but with the right person and a gentle approach, she can certainly make progress and feel safer. Are you someone with a big heart and the patience to give Sookie the time she needs? Then you give her the chance at a life where she can finally feel safe 💛 If you are interested, please fill in the form:

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Sookie is een zeer bang katje dat de wereld nog erg spannend vindt. Ze heeft tijd, geduld en vooral veel begrip nodig om stap voor stap vertrouwen te leren opbouwen. Ze zal niet meteen naar je toe komen en houdt voorlopig liever wat afstand. Daarom zoeken we voor haar een rustige thuis waar niets van haar verwacht wordt en waar ze volledig op haar eigen tempo mag groeien. We kunnen niet met zekerheid zeggen dat Sookie volledig tam zal worden, maar met de juiste persoon en een zachte aanpak kan ze zeker vooruitgang maken en zich veiliger gaan voelen. Ben jij iemand met een groot hart en het geduld om Sookie de tijd te geven die ze nodig heeft? Dan geef je haar de kans op een leven waarin ze zich eindelijk veilig mag voelen 💛 Bij interesse gelieve het formulier in te vullen:

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇧🇪Menen
Shelter
Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes
Cared for by Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes · MenenLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Sookie home

What you'll need for Sookie 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 Sookie

What life with Sookie looks like

Sookie is a large 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 Sookie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sookie?
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 Sookie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sookie 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 Sookie 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 Sookie 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 Sookie 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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