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Arthur

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 2 years

Arthur is a sweet, cozy tomcat. Upon entering, he was a bit shy and preferred to take things easy. Soon enough, he turned into a real cuddle bug. Arthur loves attention and clearly enjoys a good hug. This social fellow likes to seek out his humans and needs a lot of activity in the house. Arthur will be happiest in a household where he gets a lot of love and attention. A place where he can really be part of the family. He can potentially be placed with children from 6 years old. How he gets along with other pets is currently unknown. After a period of adjustment, Arthur wants to go outside to explore the quiet, green surroundings.

NL·Show original

Arthur is een lieve, gezellige kater. Bij binnenkomst was hij wat schuw en keek hij de situatie liever even rustig aan. Al gauw veranderde hij in een heuse knuffelkont. Arthur is dol op aandacht en geniet zichtbaar van een stevige knuffel. Deze sociale knul zoekt zijn mensen graag op en heeft behoefte aan veel reuring in huis. Arthur zal zich het gelukkigst voelen in een huishouden waar hij veel liefde en aandacht krijgt. Een plek waar hij echt deel uit mag maken van het gezin. Hij kan eventueel bij kinderen vanaf 6 jaar oud geplaatst worden. Hoe hij met andere huisdieren omgaat, is op dit moment onbekend. Na een wenperiode wil Arthur naar buiten om de rustige, groene omgeving te verkennen. Ga terug

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierentehuis Arnhem
Living with Arthur
  • Neutered
Cared for by Dierentehuis Arnhem · NetherlandsLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Arthur home

What you'll need for Arthur 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 Arthur

What life with Arthur looks like

Arthur is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Arnhem 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 Arthur, answered.

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