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Urby

European Shorthair · Unknown

Urby is a sweet cat who needs some time to fully open up. He is curious and social, but needs to build trust in new situations first. In a quiet home with enough time and patience, we see this coming along well. Once Urby knows you, he makes it clear that he is happy to see you: the purring often starts as soon as you get close. Dogs also make him curious. With a calm and cat-friendly dog, an introduction could definitely be considered. Do you think Urby would be a good fit for you? Please fill out the contact form. 🐾🐾

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Urby is een lieve kater die nog wat tijd nodig heeft om helemaal open te bloeien. Hij is nieuwsgierig en sociaal van aard, maar moet in nieuwe situaties eerst wat vertrouwen opbouwen. In een rustig thuis met voldoende tijd en geduld zien we dit zeker goed komen. Eens Urby je kent, laat hij duidelijk merken dat hij blij is je te zien: het spinnen begint vaak al zodra je in de buurt komt. Ook honden maken hem nieuwsgierig. Met een rustige en katvriendelijke hond zou een kennismaking dus zeker bekeken kunnen worden. Denk je dat Urby bij jou zou passen? Vul dan gerust het contactformulier in. 🐾🐾

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Age
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Location
🇧🇪Veurne
Shelter
Dierenasiel Ganzeweide
Living with Urby
  • ✓Neutered
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Bringing Urby home

What you'll need for Urby 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
    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 Urby

What life with Urby looks like

Urby is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Ganzeweide in Veurne.

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.

Veurne, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Urby, answered.

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