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Cats from Ghent {Belgium}

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Yesterday afternoon, before going to a film production meeting for my story Next to Her, I visited the Poezenboot Caprice in Ghent, Belgium. 

This cat shelter is known all over the world (visitors come as far as China) because it's located on a boat. 

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Visitors can spend the entire afternoon at the cat boat, cuddling the cats, or having a drink in their company. 

At the end of your visit, you are welcome to adopt one. 

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Once in a while, Poezenboot Caprice has dogs, too.

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The cat boat has been there since 1996.

Every year, they take in over a thousand sick and abandoned cats. They nurture them back to health if needed, and they do their best to find them a forever home. 

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tabby cat

The cat boat also brings over sick and wounded animals from Greece in order to give them a better life in Belgium.
 
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The Poezenboot Caprice is open daily (except Mondays) from 2 pm to 6 pm. 

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The address is Nieuwevaart 300 in 9000 Ghent, Belgium. 

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To visit, you're advised to take tramway number one at the Ghent train station until you arrive at the canal. 

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Good news: When I was at the Poezenboot Caprice, the kitty from the last two pictures got adopted. 😻 

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 P.S. Have you seen our pictures from the cat boat in Amsterdam and the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary in Rome?

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62 comments:

  1. Debra She Who SeeksApril 22, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    Everything looks so nice and clean there and the cats are healthy and adorable!

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  2. UnknownApril 22, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    What lovely photos!

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  3. stevebethereApril 22, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Awesome photos :-)

    Have a tanfastic week :-)

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  4. SandeeApril 22, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    Awww and there is one dog too. So precious.

    I linked you to my Awww Mondays meme.

    Have a purrfect and woof woof day. ☺

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  5. UnknownApril 22, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Ahw wat een cuties! Baby katten zijn ook zo lief!

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  6. AnonymousApril 22, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    I love cats. The first one is so pretty. I wonder what the second and the dog are looking at. lol

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  7. Kitty Cat ChroniclesApril 22, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    So neat! Thanks for sharing these beautiful kitties - very cool that you got to see one get adopted!

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  8. Nancy ChanApril 22, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    If only every place has an furry shelter to protect and care for the homeless or abused furry friends. These are so cute.

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  9. Ginny HartzlerApril 22, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    What a wonderful thing they are ding! Is it run by a couple? That last kitty is lucky, I can see why he was adopted. Looking at your pictures, it is hard to believe it is on a boat! It looks like a cafe of some sort. I think my favorite is the kitties looking up from inside the deep blue bed.

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  10. AnonymousApril 22, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    What adorable cat shots.

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  11. BirdieApril 22, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    I want to go there!

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  12. RobinApril 22, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    It looks like they take really good care of the cats there. All of the cats pictured seem to be in great shape. It's great that so many people have taken notice of this shelter. I'm very happy for the kitty that got adopted :)

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  13. AnonymousApril 22, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    A boat? Wow dat's weally cool. Da kitties do look good. Lots of gweat fotos.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Lexi

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  14. UnknownApril 22, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    i would love to visit the cats boat, it seems like a great idea and so much better than a regular shelter, one of the ginger kity's looks like mine.
    xxx

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  15. When the cat is awayApril 22, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Wow - what a great shelter! I've been daily visiting my local shelter, because I needed to wait 4 weeks until I could take my cats home. They had ear mites, and the shelter wanted to treat their ears first. Tomorrow I can finally take them home, and I'm so excited!

    My local shelter is doing a great job, but the shelter in Gent is really gorgeous. Thank you for blogging about it - I've been visiting Gent many times, but I hadn't heard about their shelter. I'll sure step by when I'm in Gent next time.

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  16. Groovy GoldendoodlesApril 22, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    That sounds like the right way to go!

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  17. Noodle CatApril 22, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    We have heard about the cat boat! It's nice to be able to see what it looks like...thanks.
    Have a great Wednesday...

    Noodle and crew

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  18. Peaches and PaprikaApril 22, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    Quite taken with the orange cat-he/she has definiy\te opinions on everything and wants to express them Carol, Peaches and PAPRIKA

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  19. da tabbies o trout towneApril 22, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    anda veree good evening two everee one in belgium, heerz hopin ewe all get adopted N ya livin large & in charge in yur for evers home veree veree soon !! ♥♥♥

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  20. CATachresisApril 22, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    They do amazing work!

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  21. L. Diane WolfeApril 22, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    I'd love to ride that boat.

    The black one with the yellow eyes looks like my late Spunky.

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  22. meowmeowmansApril 22, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    What great photos! We SO want to visit Poezenboot Caprice someday. :)

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  23. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 22, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Dearest Cat-lover,
    What a happy bunch; even without yet being adopted they all look so calm and happy. Great initiative and let's hope that many find their furever home!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  24. NCSueApril 22, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Fascinating - I'd never heard of this place, but I love the concept, and your photos!
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/04/at-keyboard.html

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  25. Riot KittyApril 22, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    What a great idea! And I love the kitty with his mouth open. "Feed me, Seymour!" Thank you for your sweet comment on my last post btw. :)

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  26. gerdaYDApril 22, 2015 at 10:47 PM

    Jij was dus op de poezenboot in Gent én bracht schitterende foto's van deze al even schitterende katten mee!

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  27. Small KucingApril 23, 2015 at 12:45 AM

    Located on a boat? Wow that is pretty unique.

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  28. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenApril 23, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    love the kitty and the woofie too!

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  29. IndyApril 23, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    Just Great! Wonderful shelter! Congrats to the honor for saving so many cats! I'am impressed.

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  30. Karren HallerApril 23, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    The kittens are just darling! I love our kitties!

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  31. DaschaApril 23, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    Sweet <3

    xoxo
    www.its-dash.com

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  32. UnknownApril 23, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is seriously the sweetest thing ever! <3

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  33. HisiableueApril 23, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Ca c'est un refuge génial. Les chats ont l'air calmes et sereins.
    En terme d'adoption c'est surement plus efficace que les refuges classiques.
    Bonne soirée
    Nat à Chat

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  34. The Island CatsApril 23, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    How cool to have a shelter on a boat! Those are some good looking cats.

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  35. Annie BearApril 23, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    First, I just want to say your pictures are awesome! Wow!

    How wonderful what Belgium is doing for these kitties!

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  36. Julie FlandersApril 23, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    What a great idea for a shelter! I'd love to visit the cat boat and adopt them all. Yay for the little ones who found their forever families.

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  37. TTApril 23, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    Oooh, ze zien er allemaal zo schattig uit! Prachtige foto's :)

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  38. Naomi in WonderlandApril 24, 2015 at 2:05 AM

    Never heard about it but I live pretty close by and I think I'll have to check this place out when I'm moving and adopting a cat! This sounds perfect.

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  39. UnknownApril 24, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Oh wow!!! Gorgeous!!!!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  40. AnonymousApril 24, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    Als ik daar naartoe ga, neem ik ze allemaal mee. Fijn dat de voorlaatste geadopteerd is. Nu de rest nog :) Fijn weekend :) <3

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  41. UnknownApril 24, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    What beautiful cats... and dog. Such diverse personalities.....and they all love you!

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  42. Pawesome CatsApril 24, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    Such beautiful cats! One day we'd like to visit Poezenboot .

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  43. M. K. ClintonApril 24, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    What an incredibly cool shelter! I would LOVE to go visit.

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  44. eileeninmdApril 25, 2015 at 4:54 AM

    Cute kitties, I hope they find a happy home.. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post.. Have a happy weekend!

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  45. Andrea @ From The SolApril 25, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Beautiful, each and every one ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  46. PatApril 25, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    What a unique shelter. Your photos of the cats are beautiful.

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  47. Margaret Birding For PleasureApril 25, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    What a wonderful collection of beautiful cats and the dog

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  48. StephanieApril 25, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Gorgeous kitties!

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  49. UnknownApril 25, 2015 at 11:36 PM

    Beautiful cats all of them.

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  50. UnknownApril 26, 2015 at 2:33 AM

    OOOO waarom kende ik dit nog niet??

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  51. GattinaApril 26, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    Interesting to know ! I live near Brussels, so it's not far at all to Gent !
    Beautiful cat pictures !

    http://gattina-keyholepictures.blogspot.com/

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  52. RiverfrontCatsApril 26, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    This is one of the most coolest shelters I've ever seen. What and interesting and unique concept. Thank you for sharing, the photos are lovely!

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  53. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©April 26, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    What a fine shelter...good luck kitties!
    ~

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  54. Travel GourmandeApril 26, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    This must have been such an experience being on a cat boat /shelter. Just passed Ghent once during a road trip. Very interesting post.

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  55. Powell River BooksApril 26, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    What a wonderful story. We took our cat on our boat, but since it was a powerboat it made lots of noise and was bouncy down below. He didn't like cruising very much, but loved it when we were at anchor. - Margy

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  56. Christine RainsApril 27, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    A cat boat! How interesting. The photos are extraordinary.

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  57. cleemckenzieApril 27, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    How purrfect! I'd love to spend a time with those lovelies.

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  58. The Indulged FurriesApril 27, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    What a wonderful shelter and the novelty of being a boat must draw a lot of attention for the kitties.

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  59. AnonymousApril 28, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    What a great idea and fabulous shots.

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  60. Cascia TalbertApril 28, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    They are beautiful! I miss having a cat.

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  61. Christina MorleyApril 28, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    That is so cool! What a great shelter and great idea for cats. We were involved in a cat rescue this past week here in South Africa. Here's the link to that story and WW Linky:
    http://abooksandmore.blogspot.com/2015/04/stray-cat-rescue-and-ww-linky.html

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  62. ClowieApril 29, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    It looks a very interesting place. It's good to hear of people taking good care of animals and finding them homes.

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