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Ventje

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 9 years

Ventje is a 17-year-old tomcat. A true senior with some cataracts in his eyes, but he still sees. He lived with many other cats, but after their owner's death, it was discovered that they had been living in filth for years without anyone knowing. They arrived together, five of them. Ventje's fellow cats are Boefje (3 years), Beau (13 years), Minou (6 years), and Cuty (7 years). They can also be adopted as a pair. They are all very social with people and other cats, and they are also used to dogs. However, the dog had already passed away. They were forced to live indoors, while they were all used to going outside. A garden is now a requirement so they can finally enjoy a life that is suitable and dignified for them.

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Ventje is een kater van 17 jaar. Een echte senior met wat staar op de oogjes maar hij ziet nog wel. Hij leefde met heel wat soortgenoten samen maar na de dood van hun vrouwtje kwam de trieste situatie aan het licht dat ze al jaren in de vuiligheid hadden geleefd zonder dat iemand hiervan wist. Met z’n vijven kwamen ze toe. Lotgenoten van Ventje zijn Boefje (3jaar), Beau (13 jaar), Minou (6jaar), Cuty (7 jaar). Ze kunnen eventueel ook bijvoorbeeld per twee geadopteerd worden. Ze zijn allemaal heel sociaal naar mensen toe maar ook naar soortgenoten en ook een hond waren ze gewend. Die bleek echter al eerder overleden te zijn. Ze waren gedwongen om binnen te leven terwijl ze allemaal ooit gewend waren om ook buiten te gaan. Een tuin is nu dus wel een vereiste zodat ze eindelijk terug van een voor hen gepast en waardig leventje mogen genieten.

Size
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇧🇪Geel
Shelter
Het Dierenthuisje VZW
Cared for by Het Dierenthuisje VZW · GeelLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Ventje home

What you'll need for Ventje 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 Ventje

What life with Ventje looks like

Ventje is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Het Dierenthuisje VZW in Geel.

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.

Geel, Belgium browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ventje, answered.

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