Who We Are

Our Story & Purpose

Cats With Hats is a Belgian Association Sans But Lucratif (ASBL) founded on May 19, 2023. Our mission is to raise awareness for cat adoption and support independent rescue shelters through digital media campaigns.

Belgian ASBL Framework

Cats With Hats is fully registered in the Belgian Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (KBO/BCE):

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    Enterprise Number (N° d'entreprise): 0801.910.975
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    VAT Number (N° de TVA): BE0801910975
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    Legal Form: Association sans but lucratif (ASBL)
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    Registered Address: 24 Vinkeveldenstraat, 2660 Antwerpen, Belgium
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    Official Publication: Moniteur Belge (Belgisch Staatsblad)

Our Leadership

The organization is governed by its co-founders and administrators who serve entirely on a voluntary basis:

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    Steve Michielsen — Administrator & Creative Director
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    Mila Van Goethem — Administrator & Production Coordinator

Our leadership brings together experience in digital video production, audio engineering, and shelter volunteering to deliver impactful multimedia campaigns that benefit regional cat sanctuaries.

Our Operational Pillars

Every video campaign we make is built on three core guidelines to ensure maximum benefits for shelters and animals.

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1. Raise Shelter Visibility

Smaller local shelters lack marketing budgets. By supplying them with cinematic video profiles of long-term resident cats, we help them find suitable adopters in neighboring communities.

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2. Welfare Education

Through our videos, we teach responsible cat ownership, focusing on the importance of sterilization, microchipping, and caring for special-needs cats.

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3. Community Integration

We connect local animal advocates, veterinary practitioners, and volunteer videographers, creating a collaborative network supporting feline care.