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Toupie (FIV +)

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 5 years

Toupie est un chat de 2 ans qui a été confié au refuge. C’est un chat sensible et timide, qui a besoin d’un environnement calme et sécurisé pour s’épanouir pleinement. De nature calme, Toupie peut se montrer craintif et parfois agressif lorsqu’il est stressé ou confronté à des changements. Il aura besoin de temps et de patience pour prendre confiance. Toupie est positif au FIV (sida du chat) : il devra impérativement vivre en intérieur, sans accès à l’extérieur, afin de ne pas transmettre le virus. Il s’entend bien avec les autres chats, et pourra être adopté avec des congénères eux aussi FIV. Il n’est pas compatible avec les chiens. Ce beau loulou été abandonné en raison de cystites nécessitant une alimentation vétérinaire spécifique. Aucun problème n’a été constaté au refuge, mais cet aspect devra être surveillé par ses futurs adoptants, notamment en limitant le stress. Toupie convient uniquement à un foyer calme, sans jeunes enfants (ou enfants de plus de 10 ans respectueux et posés). Il recherche une famille douce et patiente, prête à lui offrir la stabilité et la sérénité dont il a besoin pour enfin s’épanouir. Toupie est stérilisée, primo-vacciné, déparasité et identifié par puce électronique. Permis de détention obligatoire pour toute adoption.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇧🇪Louviere

Shelter

SPA La Louvière

Living with Toupie (FIV +)

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Toupie (FIV +)

What life with Toupie (FIV +) looks like

Toupie (FIV +) is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA La Louvière in Louviere.

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 Toupie (FIV +), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Toupie (FIV +)?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA La Louvière handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Toupie (FIV +) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Toupie (FIV +) if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA La Louvière 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Toupie (FIV +) 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 Toupie (FIV +) 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 SPA La Louvière early rather than rehoming privately; they know Toupie (FIV +) 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.