Genk (Eurotoday) – Genk installs its 1st stray cat shelters to improve animal welfare and control numbers. Shelters were built by vzw Bo and painted by children from De Kastert after-school program.
As VRT News reported, Genk has started placing its 1st shelters for stray cats as part of a wider plan to improve care for animals living on the streets. City officials say the shelters fill a clear need and will help volunteers manage and support local cat groups in a more practical way.
“We know there’s a large colony of stray cats here,”
says Genk Alderman for Animal Welfare Anniek Nagels (CD&V)
“We also know it’s our responsibility as a city to provide shelters for these animals, as well as to sterilise them. With our cat catcher, we try to catch and sterilise as many cats as possible. This way, we keep the population under control. Moreover, sterilised cats cause less nuisance.”
How Are Genk Kids and vzw Bo Helping Stray Cats This Winter?
The shelters are made by vzw Bo, a Genk non-profit that normally offers daytime activities with dogs for people with disabilities. Caregivers and members worked together to create shelters suited to the animals’ needs.
“It’s a great way to spend the day for our people, and we’re really making a difference,”
says Wout Nuts of the non-profit organisation Bo.
“We’ve already received a lot of positive feedback from Genk residents who also want a house like this. We’re still looking into whether that’s feasible.”
Officials mentioned that the shelters made by VZW Bo received a bright and playful finish thanks to the children from the after-school care centre in De Kastert. The children spent several afternoons adding colour to the huts. They used simple, strong shades that made each shelter stand out.
“The painting wasn’t that difficult. We mostly chose purple and blue,”
says Mohamed. His friend Yusuf explains why they wanted to help.
“It gets colder in the winter, and then the kittens don’t have a warm place to sleep. That’s why I’m glad we were able to make these houses for them.”
Genk’s new cat shelters link up with a broader effort to control the stray-cat population, a policy the city has been expanding in recent years. Local rules ask residents to report stray cats so they can be caught, sterilised and returned, a method used across Flanders. In 2022, more than 15,000 stray cats were recorded in similar programmes in the region.
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20 responses to “Genk Children Decorate Stray Cat Shelters Constructed by Non-Profit Organization Bo”
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Stray cats getting their own posh pads while we argue over parking spots? Gotta love Genk’s priorities! 😹💼
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Honestly, who knew that a splash of paint and a bit of kid creativity could solve stray cat problems? Bravo, Genk! Next up, perhaps a mural on the city hall for the pigeons? 🎨🐱
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Oh, because nothing says “top-notch urban planning” like a bunch of kids painting cat houses in Genk—who needs a five-star hotel when you can have a purple shelter for strays? 🐱🎨
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Looks like Genk’s kids have found a way to spruce up the nightlife for our feline friends—at least they’ll have a decent pad while they contemplate their next nap. 🐱🎨 Who knew public shelters could be so avant-garde?
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Oh sure, because nothing says “improving animal welfare” quite like a bunch of kids with paintbrushes and a stray cat hotel. Next up: a five-star resort for pigeons, right? 😸🏨
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Honestly, nothing screams “urban sophistication” quite like a bunch of kids turning stray cat shelters into art installations. Who knew the feline homeless would have more style than me? 😹🎨
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Oh brilliant, just what we needed – a pop-up cat hotel painted by kids! Next, they’ll be charging a five-star rate for those furry guests. 😹🏨
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Oh, brilliant! Nothing like a bunch of kids turning a stray cat crisis into an arts and crafts project. I can see the next big thing in Genk: cat-themed kindergarten curricula! 🐱🎨
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Looks like Genk’s gone all out on the feline five-star accommodations—nothing says “I care” quite like a brightly painted cat house, eh? 🐱🎨 Who knew making a difference could be so… colorful?
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Finally, a solution for the stray cat crisis! Because nothing says “we care” quite like colorful boxes for cats while the humans are still figuring out how to pick up their own litter. 😼🎨
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Oh, fantastic! Nothing screams “urban development” quite like a bunch of kids splashing paint on cat houses. Next stop, art therapy for the local pigeons? 😂
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Brilliant move, Genk! Nothing says “progress” quite like a bunch of kids painting cat shelters while we tackle the pressing issue of stray cats—next, let’s get them to paint the city hall while we’re at it! 😹💼
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Looks like Genk’s kids have found their calling—who knew decorating cat shelters would be the next big thing? 🐾 I suppose when the economy’s rough, at least the strays get a splash of color! 🎨
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Brilliant move, Genk! Nothing screams ‘progress’ quite like a bunch of kids splashing paint on cat houses while the real issues wait in the queue like a taxi at the airport. 🙃🐱
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Oh, nothing says “world-class urban planning” quite like a bunch of kids painting cat houses—just what we need to boost our city’s image! 🐾🎨 Who needs luxury apartments when we can have a purple palace for our feline friends? 😂
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Oh brilliant, kids painting cat shelters in Genk—because nothing says “urban planning” quite like a splash of purple and blue for our feline friends. 🐾 Next step: a cat fashion show? 😂
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Oh, because nothing says “we care” like giving stray cats a five-star hotel experience with a splash of color from kids who’ve probably mastered the art of finger painting! 🎨🐱 Honestly, if only my office had such creative solutions for its budget issues!
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Brilliant! Nothing says “animal welfare” quite like a colorful cat house painted by kids—just what the stray felines need while dodging traffic in Genk. 😹 At this rate, we might as well set up a cat fashion week! 🐱✨
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Looks like Genk is now in the real estate game for stray cats—who knew furballs could be such high-maintenance tenants? 🐾🎨 Maybe next, they’ll offer them a timeshare in a nice sunny spot! 😏
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Fantastic, now we’ve got colorful cat hotels in Genk! Next, they’ll be offering room service for the felines—who knew being a stray could be so posh? 😼🏨
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