Not confirmed since November 3, 2026

Barry

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Meet Barry, a friendly cat, born on October 1, 2020. Unfortunately, his owner had to move to a care home and Barry couldn't come along. Since he has always lived alone with his owner, he has ended up in our shelter. Of course, we hope to find him a nice place where he gets all the attention and love he deserves. Barry is a real cuddle cat. He likes to sit with you for a pat or a hug and likes to show himself. Even when photographing the other shelter cats, Barry knew exactly how to get into the picture. With his head in between, because attention? He's willing to do that! Barry clearly enjoys being around people and is looking for a owner who can spoil him. Since he has always lived alone with his owner, we don't know how he reacts to small children. He doesn't like other cats; he prefers his home and his people all to himself. Barry also thinks it's important that he can go outside to explore. For this sweet cuddle cat, we are looking for a nice home where he can be himself again, with enough attention, love and the opportunity to go outside.

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Maak kennis met Barry, een gezellige kater, geboren op 1 oktober 2020. Helaas moest zijn baasje naar het verzorgingstehuis en kon Barry niet mee. Omdat hij altijd alleen met zijn baasje heeft gewoond, is hij bij ons in het asiel terechtgekomen. Natuurlijk hopen we voor hem weer een fijn plekje te vinden waar hij alle aandacht en liefde krijgt die hij verdient. Barry is een echte knuffelkont. Hij komt graag gezellig bij je zitten voor een aai of een knuffel en laat zich graag zien. Zelfs tijdens het fotograferen van de andere asielkatten wist Barry precies hoe hij in beeld moest komen. Met zijn koppie ertussen, want aandacht? Daar is hij wel voor te porren! Barry geniet duidelijk van gezelligheid met mensen en zoekt een baasje dat hem lekker kan verwennen. Omdat hij altijd alleen met zijn baasje heeft gewoond, weten we niet hoe hij op kleine kinderen reageert. Andere katten zijn niet aan hem besteed; hij heeft zijn huis en zijn mensen liever helemaal voor zichzelf. Ook vindt Barry het belangrijk dat hij lekker naar buiten kan om op ontdekking te gaan. Voor deze lieve knuffelkont zoeken we een fijn thuis waar hij weer helemaal zichzelf mag zijn, met voldoende aandacht, liefde en de mogelijkheid om lekker naar buiten te gaan.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇳🇱Netherlands

Shelter

Dierencentrum De Mère

Living with Barry

✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Barry

What life with Barry looks like

Barry is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Dierencentrum De Mère 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 Barry, answered.

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