How do I contact the shelter about YUMI?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Help Animals handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw YUMI on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt YUMI if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Help Animals 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 YUMI 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 YUMI 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 Help Animals early rather than rehoming privately; they know YUMI 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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YUMI

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

Yumi, a sweet little ball of love, is looking for her forever family. Yumi is a lovely European cat with a gentle and endearing personality. She is very kind and sociable, enjoying both playtime and cuddles with her humans. Her balanced personality makes her a pleasant and easy-going companion in everyday life. Yumi's strengths: - Very kind and affectionate - Sociable and close to humans - Playful and curious - Loves cuddles - Clean - Handles alone time well - Gets along well with children - Compatible with other cats Her needs: We do not yet know if Yumi needs access to a garden or if she can live exclusively in an apartment. Similarly, her compatibility with dogs and her behavior in transportation remain to be discovered. A caring and patient family will be able to help her thrive in her new environment. Her ideal home: Yumi could suit many profiles of adopters: a family with respectful children, a couple or a single person looking for an affectionate presence. Thanks to her sociable nature and good compatibility with her peers, she could also share her home with another cat. Behind her gentle gaze is a cat full of tenderness who is only waiting for one thing: to find a loving home where she can offer all her affection and receive the love she deserves in return. For more information, please contact us ONLY by phone at 02 523 44 16.

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Statut : Trouvé Race : Européen Sexe : Femelle Puce électronique : 900113003316958Né : 31/07/2025 Pays : Belgique Au refuge depuis : 31/07/2026 YUMI, une petite boule d’amour en quête de sa famille pour la vieYumi est une jolie chatte européenne au caractère tendre et attachant. Très gentille et sociable, elle apprécie autant les moments de jeu que les instants de douceur blottie contre ses humains. Sa personnalité équilibrée en fait une compagne agréable et facile à vivre au quotidien.Les atouts de Yumi :Très gentille et affectueuseSociable et proche de l’humainJoueuse et curieuseAime les câlinsPropreSupporte bien les moments de solitudeEntente positive avec les enfants. Compatible avec les autres chatsSes besoins : Nous ne savons pas encore si Yumi a besoin d’un accès à un jardin ou si elle peut vivre exclusivement en appartement. De même, son entente avec les chiens et son comportement en transport restent à découvrir. Une famille attentive et patiente saura l’aider à s’épanouir pleinement dans son nouvel environnement.Son foyer idéal : Yumi pourrait convenir à de nombreux profils d’adoptants : une famille avec enfants respectueux, un couple ou une personne seule recherchant une présence affectueuse. Grâce à son caractère sociable et à sa bonne entente avec ses congénères, elle pourrait également partager son foyer avec un autre chat.Derrière son regard doux se cache une chatte pleine de tendresse qui n’attend qu’une chose : trouver un foyer aimant où elle pourra offrir toute son affection et recevoir en retour l’amour qu’elle mérite.Pour plus de renseignements, merci de nous contacter UNIQUEMENT par téléphone au 02 523 44 16.

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇧🇪Brussels

Shelter

Help Animals

Living with YUMI

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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Bringing YUMI home

What you'll need for YUMI in week one.

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About YUMI

What life with YUMI looks like

YUMI is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Help Animals in Brussels.

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.

Brussels, Belgium — browse more cats in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting YUMI, answered.

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