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Axl

European Shorthair Β· Male Β· Adult Β· 4 years

Maak kennis met Axl! 🐾 Deze knappe kater Axl is naar schatting 2 jaar oud en een echte lieverd. Hij is een ontzettend zachtaardige en rustige jongen die het liefst in een kalme omgeving woont, zonder kinderen waar hij helemaal zichzelf kan zijn. Met andere katten is hij goed. Nieuwe mensen vindt Axl in het begin nog een beetje spannend. Maar geef hem de tijd (en misschien een lekker snoepje πŸ˜‰) en je hebt al snel zijn hart veroverd. Zodra hij je vertrouwt, laat hij zien hoe lief en aanhankelijk hij eigenlijk is. Axl zoekt een geduldig baasje dat hem de kans geeft om op zijn eigen tempo te wennen. In ruil daarvoor krijg je een trouwe, lieve huisgenoot die enorm kan genieten van rust, aandacht en gezelligheid. Gun jij Axl zijn gouden mandje? Kom kennismaken en wie weet steelt deze lieve kater ook jouw hart! 🧑🐱

Size
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Age
Adult Β· 4 years
Location
πŸ‡³πŸ‡±LC Leerdam
Shelter
Stichting Dierentehuis Vijfheerenlanden
Living with Axl
  • βœ“Good with cats
  • βœ•Good with kids
Cared for by Stichting Dierentehuis VijfheerenlandenΒ Β· LC LeerdamLearn about European Shorthair β†’
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Bringing Axl home

What you'll need for Axl 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 Axl

What life with Axl looks like

Axl is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Stichting Dierentehuis Vijfheerenlanden in LC Leerdam.

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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Axl, answered.

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