How do I contact the shelter about Appie?

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

Can I adopt Appie if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem 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 Appie 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 Appie 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 Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem early rather than rehoming privately; they know Appie 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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Appie

Mixed Breed · Male · 6 months

Appie was found with his mother and littermates and came to us as a rather shy little boy. The whole family needed a lot of time to get used to all the new impressions and especially to the people around them. In the meantime, they have already made good progress and have become social cats, although he still finds new things and people a bit exciting, but that's okay. He loves to cuddle and being lifted up is also fine, although he still finds that a bit exciting too. We are looking for a quiet and patient home for Appie where he can have all the time he needs to develop further. We will place him together with one of his littermates, or with a social cat who can help him gain more confidence. A house with young children is not suitable for Appie, but with older children it's fine. A house with a fenced garden or balcony would be perfect for Appie, or in the future, in a quiet area outside too. With some patience and love, this nice and gentle little boy will grow into a cat who loves to cuddle.

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Appie werd samen met zijn moeder en nestgenootjes gevonden en kwam als een behoorlijk schuw mannetje bij ons binnen. De hele familie had veel tijd nodig om te wennen aan alle nieuwe indrukken en vooral aan de mensen om hen heen. Inmiddels hebben ze al mooie stappen gezet en zijn het sociale katjes geworden al vind hij nieuwe dingen en mensen nog wel even spannend maar dat mag. Kroelen vind hij heerlijk en ook opgetild worden gaat goed al vind hij dat ook nog wel spannend. We zoeken voor Appie een rustig en geduldig thuis waar hij alle tijd krijgt om zich verder te ontwikkelen. We plaatsen hem samen met één van zijn nestgenootjes, of bij een sociale kat die hem kan helpen om nog meer vertrouwen te krijgen. Een huis met kleine kinderen is voor Appie niet geschikt, met oudere kinderen kan prima. Een huis met een afgezette tuin of balkon zou prima zijn voor Appie of in de toekomst in een rustige omgeving naar buiten toe ook. Met wat geduld en liefde groeit dit leuke en zachtaardige mannetje uit tot een kat die graag komt kroelen.

Size

Small

Age

6 months

Location

🇳🇱Netherlands

Shelter

Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem

Living with Appie

✕Neutered

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Bringing Appie home

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About Appie

What life with Appie looks like

Appie is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem in Netherlands.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Appie, answered.

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