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Sophia

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 12 years

Sophia’s family moved, and instead of taking their 11-year-old cat with them, they abandoned her. As a result, Sophia was taken in by a woman from their neighborhood who is known for welcoming cats in need. However, since she already has many cats at home, she reached out to us asking if we could take care of Sophia. She’s a very sweet and cuddly cat—she’s truly adorable!

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La famille de Sophia a déménagé et, au lieu d’emmener leur chatte de 11 ans avec eux, ils l’ont abandonnée. Sophia a donc été recueillie par une dame de leur quartier connue pour accueillir des chats en détresse. Cependant, ayant déjà beaucoup de chats chez elle, elle nous a sollicités pour accueillir Sophia. C’est une chatte très gentille et câline, elle est vraiment adorable !

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇧🇪Chièvres
Shelter
Les Petits Vieux ASBL
Cared for by Les Petits Vieux ASBL · ChièvresLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Sophia home

What you'll need for Sophia 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 Sophia

What life with Sophia looks like

Sophia is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Les Petits Vieux ASBL in Chièvres.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇧🇪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.

Chièvres, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sophia, answered.

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