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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

🐾Spagnum - a shy kitten 🐾 Cuddly: Yes, once he gets to know you Breed: Housecat Gender: Male Children: From 14 years old Access to outside: YES Other cats: Yes Other animals: Not known Litter trained: YES Meet Spagnum! Spagnum is a kind and gentle kitten who needs some time to fully warm up. At first, he is still uncertain and cautious, but whoever approaches him calmly and gives him the space he needs, will gradually gain his trust. Once Spagnum feels safe, he shows his soft side. He enjoys cuddles and clearly feels comfortable in the presence of other cats. A feline friend gives him support and extra confidence. Therefore, for Spagnum we are looking for a warm home with another cat AND access to outside, where he can explore the world at his own pace. We are certain that this dear one will fully blossom once he is in his golden bed. Until then, Spagnum patiently waits with us, hoping someone will give him that chance and grant him a loving future. Animal type: Cat Gender: Male Age: 01.01.

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🐾Spagnum - een onzeker katertje 🐾 Knuffelkat: Ja eens hij je wat kent Ras: Huiskat Geslacht: Kater Kinderen: vanaf 14 jaar Toegang tot buiten: JA Andere katten: Ja Andere dieren: Niet geweten Zindelijk: JA Meet Spagnum! Spagnum is een lief en zachtaardig katertje dat wat tijd nodig heeft om helemaal te ontdooien. In het begin is hij nog onzeker en voorzichtig, maar wie hem rustig benadert en hem de ruimte geeft die hij nodig heeft, wint stap voor stap zijn vertrouwen. Eens Spagnum zich veilig voelt, laat hij zijn zachte kant zien. Hij geniet van knuffeltjes en voelt zich duidelijk op zijn gemak in de nabijheid van andere poezen. Een kattenvriendje geeft hem houvast en extra zelfvertrouwen. Voor Spagnum zoeken we daarom een warme thuis met een ander katje én toegang tot buiten, waar hij op zijn eigen tempo de wereld kan ontdekken. We zijn er zeker van dat deze lieverd helemaal zal openbloeien eens hij in zijn gouden mandje zit. Tot die tijd wacht Spagnum braaf bij ons, hopend dat iemand hem die kans wil geven en hem een liefdevolle toekomst schenkt Soort dier: Kat Geslacht: Mannelijk Leeftijd: 01.01.2024

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇧🇪Belgium
Shelter
Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst
Living with Spagnum
  • House-trained
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst · BelgiumLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Spagnum home

What you'll need for Spagnum 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 Spagnum

What life with Spagnum looks like

Spagnum is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst in Belgium.

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 Spagnum, answered.

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