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Alicante

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Alicante is a cat about eight years old. She was brought to us as a foundling. This lady is calm and her motto is: “Just act normal—because you’re already crazy enough anyway.” She loves lounging around, but she also absolutely loves cuddling. She’s super sweet and thoroughly enjoys the grooming sessions we love so much doing with her. She’s a delightful girl to have in the house. She can’t wait to snuggle up on the couch with you. She’s had dental cleaning at the shelter.

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Alicante is een poes van een jaar of 8 oud. Ze is als vondeling bij ons gebracht. Deze dame is rustig en heeft als motto doe maar normaal dan doe je al gek genoeg. Houdt van luieren, maar zeker ook van knuffelen. Ze is super lief en geniet van de kroelsessies die wij maar wat graag met haar hebben. Een heerlijk meid om in huis te hebben. Ze kijkt er naar uit om samen met je op de bank te liggen. Heeft een gebitsanering ondergaan op het asiel.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇳🇱Leiden
Shelter
Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden
Cared for by Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden · LeidenLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Alicante home

What you'll need for Alicante in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Alicante

What life with Alicante looks like

Alicante is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden in Leiden.

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 Netherlands

Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.

Leiden, Netherlands browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Alicante, answered.

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