How do I contact the shelter about Charlie?

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

Can I adopt Charlie if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierenasiel Crailo 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 Charlie 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 Charlie 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 Dierenasiel Crailo early rather than rehoming privately; they know Charlie 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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Charlie

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 7 years

They call me a funny guy here. I look for attention and like to sit on someone's lap, but it shouldn't get too intimate 😉 Hugging is okay, but I do have my limits, and you'll notice them yourself if you're not careful. I'm not a bad boy, a little mischief and character are just part of a tough guy like me. Once I'm used to my new home, I like going outside. I enjoy being outdoors, but I'm really loyal. Other cats are nice test subjects to play with, but my caretakers aren't entirely sure about my intentions, and the fact remains that other cats don't seem to like me much. So a home without a cat companion is best for everyone! Very young children seem strange to me and I don't know what to do with them, well I can handle them quite well, but that's not socially acceptable. No, no, it's not that bad! I'm actually a good guy, but I think I just find them too exciting with their unexpected movements and the stress that causes me to hide in a small corner. If you're interested in this fellow, please send us an email with information about your experience with cats, your living situation, and your expectations for your new companion. You can email us at __EMAIL0__ and also include your phone number there.

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Hier noemen ze mij een grappige kerel. Ik zoek aandacht en kom graag op schoot zitten, maar te intiem moet het ook weer niet worden. 😉 Knuffelen, tja dat mag, maar ik heb wel een grens en die merk je vanzelf als je niet oplet. 🙂 Ik ben geen kwaaie jonge hoor, een beetje baldadigheid en karakter hoort gewoon bij een stoere kerel zoals ik. Als ik gewend ben in mijn nieuwe huis dan ga ik graag naar buiten. Ik hou er van om buiten te zijn, maar ik ben wel echt honkvast. Andere katten zijn leuke testobjecten waar je mee kunt spelen, maar mijn verzorgers zijn er nou niet geheel over uit wat mijn intenties zijn en feit blijft wel dat andere katten mij niet zo leuk vinden. Een huis zonder kattige huisgenoot is dus het beste voor iedereen! Hele jonge kinderen vind ik raar en kan ik niks mee, nou ja ik kan er best wel wat mee, maar dat is maatschappelijk niet aanvaardbaar. Nee, nee zo erg is het niet! Ik ben best een goede kerel, maar ik denk dat ik ze gewoon te spannend vind met hun onverwachtse bewegingen en met de stress die mij dat geeft zit een uithaaltje in een kleine hoek. Heeft u interesse in deze kanjer dan ontvangen we graag een mail met informatie over onder andere uw ervaring met katten, uw woon en leefsituatie en wat uw verwachting is van uw nieuwe huisgenoot. U kunt ons mailen naar en vermeld daar ook graag uw telefoonnummer bij.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇳🇱Hilversum

Shelter

Dierenasiel Crailo

Living with Charlie

✓Neutered
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Dierenasiel Crailo · Hilversum Learn about European Shorthair →

More cats in Hilversum →More cats in Netherlands →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Charlie home

What you'll need for Charlie in week one.

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About Charlie

What life with Charlie looks like

Charlie is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Crailo in Hilversum.

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.

Hilversum, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Charlie, answered.

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