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Ariel

Mixed Breed Β· Male Β· Adult Β· 5 years

Ariel is a special cat with character. He loves some coziness (in the form of other cats or dogs, but people are also very cozy). He really enjoys life. He is still very playful. He can't stand on the couch on his own, but off it, yes. Beautiful tomcat Ariel was hit by a car. Because of the accident, he can no longer use the back of his body. As if that wasn't enough, he was then abandoned as waste. He moves on his front paws. As if his life didn't already have enough challenges, his rescuer suddenly passed away. Now he is waiting again for someone who won't leave him in the lurch. He is currently in foster care in Macedonia, near our rescuer Elena. Ariel is fully house trained and wears a diaper. He sometimes loses a little urine during changing, but doesn't poop in his diaper. He can't empty his bladder completely on his own, which probably caused an infection in the past. Therefore, he needs an owner who understands what his care entails and is willing to take responsibility for it. With the right care, this is manageable. He is a gentle, loving tomcat. Ariel gets along great with other cats and dogs. He seeks their company and enjoys being part of it. In the past, he was a bit uncertain around some men, but with patience and friendly energy, he builds trust. In his current environment, for example, it goes great with the man in the house. Ariel doesn't mind baths and is regularly washed to keep him clean and comfortable. He works well in this. His character is soft, grateful and full of love. What he needs is not pity, but dedication. Someone who is not scared of his disability, but sees who he really is: a loving, social tomcat who despite everything still has faith in people. Ariel deserves a stable, responsible home where he will never be given up again. Who consciously chooses this special boy and gives him the safe haven he so badly needs?

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Eind mei hebben we ook een bezoekje gebracht aan Ariel. Wat een bijzondere kat met karakter. Houdt wel van wat gezelligheid volgens mij (in de vorm van andere katten of honden, maar ook mensen zijn erg gezellig). Hij geniet echt nog van het leven. Is nog heel speels. Zelfstandig op de bank lukt niet, maar eraf zeker wel. Prachtige kater Ariel werd aangereden door een auto. Door het ongeluk kan hij het achterste deel van zijn lichaam niet meer gebruiken. Alsof dat nog niet genoeg was, werd hij daarna achtergelaten als afval. Hij beweegt zich voort met zijn voorpootjes. Alsof zijn leven niet al genoeg uitdagingen kende, overleed plotseling zijn redder. Nu wacht hij opnieuw op iemand die hem niet in de steek laat. Hij zit momenteel in pleegopvang in MacedoniΓ«, in de buurt van onze rescuer Elena. Ariel is volledig zindelijk binnenshuis en draagt een luier. Hij verliest soms een beetje urine tijdens het verschonen, maar poept niet in zijn luier. Hij kan zijn blaas niet zelfstandig volledig legen, wat in het verleden waarschijnlijk een infectie heeft veroorzaakt. Daarom heeft hij een eigenaar nodig die begrijpt wat zijn verzorging inhoudt en bereid is daar verantwoordelijkheid voor te nemen. Met de juiste zorg is dit goed te managen. Hij is een zachtaardige, liefdevolle kater. Ariel kan geweldig overweg met andere katten en honden. Hij zoekt hun gezelschap en geniet ervan om erbij te horen. In het verleden was hij wat onzeker rond sommige mannen, maar met geduld en vriendelijke energie bouwt hij vertrouwen op. In zijn huidige omgeving gaat het bijvoorbeeld helemaal goed met de man in huis. Ariel vindt badjes geen probleem en wordt regelmatig gewassen om hem schoon en comfortabel te houden. Hij werkt daarin goed mee. Zijn karakter is zacht, dankbaar en vol liefde. Wat hij nodig heeft is geen medelijden, maar toewijding. Iemand die niet schrikt van zijn beperking, maar ziet wie hij werkelijk is: een aanhankelijke, sociale kater die ondanks alles vertrouwen in mensen blijft houden. Ariel verdient een stabiel, verantwoordelijk thuis waar hij nooit meer wordt opgegeven. Wie kiest er bewust voor deze bijzondere jongen en geeft hem de veilige haven die hij zo hard nodig heeft?

Size
Small
Age
Adult Β· 5 years
Location
πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Netherlands
Shelter
Stichting Dogs on a Journey
Living with Ariel
  • βœ“House-trained
  • βœ“Neutered
  • βœ“Good with dogs
  • βœ“Good with cats
  • βœ“Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ariel home

What you'll need for Ariel in week one.

Hand-picked Β· 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 Ariel

What life with Ariel looks like

Ariel is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Stichting Dogs on a Journey 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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡±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.

Netherlands, Netherlands β€” browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ariel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ariel?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Stichting Dogs on a Journey handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ariel on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ariel if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Stichting Dogs on a Journey 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Ariel 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Ariel isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Stichting Dogs on a Journey early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ariel 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 β€” 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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