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Tintin

European Shorthair · Male

About Adoption Lost/Found Help Us Contact > Contrary to his famous namesake, our Tintin is not an adventurer! Not at all…. Tintin led a simple quiet life with his 2 companion cats, cherished by his human grandma. Until the day when the lady was overcome by the difficulties of her age and had to accept leaving her little companions to enter a retirement home… Their life had just taken a drastic turn, the cats became orphans without understanding what was happening. No family member offered to take in the kittens…. Just a kind-hearted neighbor, moved by their fate, decided to turn to us to ensure them a future. It is thus that the life of Tintin took a completely different turn, and adapting to it is very difficult for him…. Since his arrival at the shelter, he feels sad and remains prostrated in a corner, with an empty gaze… our caresses have not yet succeeded in soothing his sorrow. In these cases – which unfortunately happen too often! – we would so much like to be able to explain to them that it is only a temporary stay; that we are there to watch over them until a new family comes to save them… Unfortunately, human words have no effect 😔 We hope, however, that this gentle and quiet kitten will quickly resume the course of his life in a new home 🙏;

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À propos À l'adoption Perdus/Trouvés Nous aider Contact > Contrairement à son célèbre homonyme, notre Tintin n’est pas un aventurier! Loin de là …. Tintin menait simplement une petite vie tranquille avec ses 2 compagnons chats, choyé par sa mamy humaine Jusqu’au jour où la dame fut rattrapée par les difficultés de son âge et dut accepter de quitter ses petits compagnons pour rentrer en maison de repos… Leur vie venait de basculer, les chats sont devenus orphelins sans comprendre ce qui leur arrivait Personne de la famille ne s’est proposé d’accueillir les minets…. Juste une voisine au grand coeur, émue par leur sort, a décidé de faire appel à nous pour leur assurer un avenir C’est ainsi que la vie de Tintin a pris une toute autre tournure, et s’y adapter est très difficile pour lui…. Depuis son arrivée au refuge, il se sent triste et reste prostré dans un coin, le regard vide…nos caresses n’ont pas encore réussi à apaiser sa peine Dans ces cas là -qui arrive malheureusement trop souvent!- on voudrait tellement pouvoir leur expliquer que ce n’est qu’un sejour passager; que nous sommes là pour veiller sur eux en attendant qu’une nouvelle famille vienne les sauver … Hélas les mots humains sont sans effet 😔 Nous espérons donc que ce minou tout doux et tranquille reprendra vite le cours de sa vie dans un nouveau foyer 🙏; auprès de personnes qui arriveront à remettre de la joie et des couleurs dans son regard🌈😺 Arrivé le 13/06/26, cession

Size
Age
Location
🇧🇪Mons
Shelter
L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières
Living with Tintin
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Bringing Tintin home

What you'll need for Tintin 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
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    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
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    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 Tintin

What life with Tintin looks like

Tintin is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at L'Arche de Noé ASBL - SPA Maisières in Mons.

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.

Mons, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tintin, answered.

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