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Unknown · Adult · 6 years

Now I'm also often seen during the day, at a safe distance. During feeding times, I'm sure to appear; you never know if there's something tasty to score. I'm getting braver and can now sit a suitable distance from my foster mom, and I'm pampered with all sorts of treats. I find petting still a bit exciting. I'm not quite ready to allow it yet, but my foster mom has faith that I will eventually, when I'm ready. In the meantime, you can enjoy the silly acrobatics I perform and watch me lying there, chilling in the sun. I'm still quite skittish. If anything unexpected happens or someone makes a sudden movement, I immediately duck under the couch. So, I'm still a real scaredy-cat in training. But step by step, I'm getting better. Sometimes I let my wild side take over, then I run, jump, and dart in all directions. I love chasing a toy. I get along well with my feline siblings. I might still be shy, but I'm growing a little bit every day, on my own tough cat terms. Unfortunately, I've tested positive for FIV. This is the same as HIV in humans, the precursor to AIDS. This doesn't necessarily mean I'll develop AIDS. I'm just a bit more susceptible to infections because my immunity is lower. But with proper care, I can still live a long life. It's not contagious to humans or other animals, just to cats. That's why I can't be placed with healthy cats. Because I'm FIV-positive, I can't roam freely outdoors. If you have a well-fenced garden where I can occasionally get some fresh air, that would be fantastic, but I'm now also used to indoor life.

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Nu laat ik me ook overdag, op veilige afstand, vaak zien. Tijdens het eten kom ik zeker tevoorschijn; je weet nooit of er iets lekkers te scoren valt. Ik durf inmiddels op gepaste afstand van mijn pleegmama te gaan zitten en ik word graag verwend met allerlei lekkers. Aaien vind ik nog spannend. Dat durf ik nog niet toe te laten maar mijn pleegmama heeft er vertrouwen in dat ik dat ooit wel ga toelaten, wanneer ik er klaar voor ben. Ondertussen kun je genieten van de gekke capriolen die ik uithaal en kun je me languit zien liggen, chillend in het zonnetje. Ik ben nog wel schrikachtig. Als er iets onverwachts gebeurt of iemand een snelle beweging maakt, schiet ik meteen onder de bank. Ik ben dus nog een echt angsthaasje in opleiding. Maar stapje voor stapje kom ik verder. Af en toe heb ik mijn dollemansuurtje, dan ren, spring en vlieg ik alle kanten op. Ik vind het kei-leuk om achter een speeltje aan te rennen. Met soortgenootjes kan ik prima overweg. Ik ben misschien nog verlegen maar ik groei elke dag een beetje, helemaal op mijn eigen, stoere Bullebeest-manier. Helaas is wel gebleken dat ik FIV-positief ben. Dit is hetzelfde als Hiv bij mensen, het voorstadium van aids. Dit hoeft niet te betekenen dat ik ook echt aids krijg. Ik ben hierdoor alleen wat gevoeliger voor infecties omdat mijn weerstand lager is. Maar met de juiste verzorging kan ik nog best oud worden. Het is niet besmettelijk voor mensen of andere dieren, alleen voor katten. Daarom mag ik niet bij gezonde katten geplaatst worden. Omdat ik FIV-positief ben, mag ik niet vrij buiten rond lopen. Mocht je een goed afgezette tuin hebben, zodat ik zo nu en dan een frisse neus kan halen, dan zou dat ook fantastisch zijn, maar ik ben inmiddels ook gewend aan het leven binnenshuis.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇳🇱Uden
Shelter
Hokazo
Living with Bullebeest
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Cared for by Hokazo · Uden

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Bringing Bullebeest home

What you'll need for Bullebeest in week one.

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  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
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    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 Bullebeest

What life with Bullebeest looks like

Bullebeest is a adult cat waiting at Hokazo in Uden.

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 Bullebeest, answered.

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