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STELLA was thin when she arrived at our shelter. She was found in an environment where cats are often abandoned. According to the vet, she probably had multiple litters, as she was not spayed. She is still a bit shy and likes to hide, but who knows what she has been through. She has moments when she enjoys being petted, but sometimes she is wary. We therefore prefer not to place her with small children. Most people want a social lap cat, but we hope someone will give her a chance and the necessary time, space, and patience for her to blossom! Who wants to give this girl a chance and a new home? CHILDREN: NO SMALL CHILDREN DOGS: UNKNOWN OTHER ANIMALS: UNKNOWN CATS:

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STELLA was mager toen ze bij ons kwam. Ze is gevonden in een omgeving waar regelmatig katten afgezet worden. Volgens de dierenarts heeft ze waarschijnlijk meerdere nestjes gehad, want ze was niet gesteriliseerd. Ze is nog wat schuw en verstopt zich maar wie weet wat ze allemaal heeft mee gemaakt. Ze heeft momenten dat ze zich graag laat aaien, maar soms durft ze blazen. We plaatsen haar dan ook liever niet bij kleine kinderen. De meeste mensen willen een sociale knuffelkat maar toch hopen we dat iemand haar een kans wil geven en de nodige tijd, ruimte en geduld kan hebben zodat ze kan openbloeien! Wie wil dit meisje een kans en een nieuwe thuis geven? KINDEREN: GEEN KLEINE KINDEREN HONDEN : ONBEKEND ANDERE DIEREN : ONBEKEND KATTEN : ONBEKEND

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇧🇪Bornem
Shelter
Dierenwereldkruis VZW
Living with STELLA
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dierenwereldkruis VZW · Bornem

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing STELLA home

What you'll need for STELLA 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 STELLA

What life with STELLA looks like

STELLA is a small adult cat waiting at Dierenwereldkruis VZW in Bornem.

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.

Bornem, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting STELLA, answered.

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