How do I contact the shelter about Boef?

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

Can I adopt Boef if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden 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 Boef 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 Boef 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 Stevenshage Leiden early rather than rehoming privately; they know Boef 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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Boef

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Filling out this form does not automatically mean that you can adopt this cat(ten) from us. "*" indicates required fields. Boef is a 7-year-old tom. He was brought to us after his owner could no longer take care of him. This handsome fellow does as he pleases and loves to do what he wants. He’s not a cuddly cat, but he will certainly make himself known if he wants a stroke on his head. Boef doesn’t like sitting on laps, but if you’re lying on a blanket on the couch, he will come to lie between your legs. Sleeping on the bed is also appreciated, after all, a bed is there for that. He likes to go outside and enjoys straying around. Occasionally, he catches a mouse, but Boef is not a real good hunter (sorry, buddy, we say this out loud). Visits are exciting for him and he will then go away. Unless it’s someone he already knows, then he will continue doing what he was doing. Even the animal shelter is still exciting, and he won’t immediately greet people who get to know him with enthusiasm. Boef is looking for a quiet household where he can decide what he does.

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Het invullen van dit formulier betekent niet automatisch dat u ook daadwerkelijk deze kat(ten) bij ons kunt adopteren. Wij doen ons best om zo snel mogelijk contact met u op te nemen. "*" geeft vereiste velden aan Boef is een kater van 7 jaar oud. Hij is bij ons gebracht nadat de eigenaar niet meer voor hem kon zorgen. Deze knappe vent gaat lekker zijn gang en houdt er van om te doen waar hij zin in heeft. Een grote knuffelkat is hij niet, maar komt zich zeker wel melden als hij een aai over zijn bol wil. Op schoot zitten doet Boef niet aan, maar als je met kleedje op de bank ligt komt hij wel tussen je benen liggen. Ook op bed slapen wordt gewaardeerd, daar is een bed toch ook voor. Hij gaat graag naar buiten en geniet ervan om lekker rond te struinen. Heel soms vangt hij een muisje, maar een echt goede jager is Boef niet (sorry knul, zeggen we dit hardop) Bezoek vindt hij spannend en gaat dan ook weg. Tenzij het iemand is die hij inmiddels kent, dan blijft hij doen waar hij mee bezig was. Ook het asiel is toch nog wel spannend en zal mensen die kennis met hem komen maken niet meteen enthousiast begroeten. Boef zoekt een rustig huishouden waar hij mag bepalen wat hij doet.

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇳🇱Netherlands

Shelter

Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden

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About Boef

What life with Boef looks like

Boef is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden 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 Boef, answered.

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