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Cilo

Mixed Breed Β· Female Β· Young Β· 2 years

Cilo! Cilo was born and lived in a cat colony in Athens. Local volunteers first noticed her when she was still a timid kitten. It all started when the volunteers discovered that she had intestinal parasites. They added deworming paste to her diet. The volunteers tried to approach Clio more closely to help her, but she remained too anxious. Despite this, the volunteers continued to visit the colony every day and left food and water for all the cats and kittens. For a while, Clio suddenly disappeared without a trace. Until one day she appeared again. She was injured and unable to walk. She dragged her hind legs. Even then, it was very difficult to catch her, because she was very anxious about people. Eventually, she was taken with great difficulty to a veterinarian. Here she underwent surgery for a femoral head ostectomy. Because she needed recovery and care, a foster family was sought for her. After the recovery, Clio was not returned to the street. It became clear that she could not survive outside. She continued to live in the foster home. Here she slowly became more docile, learned to trust and feel the warmth of human presence, and rediscovered that people could be trusted. Clio was an affectionate and very anxious kitten. She did not seek human contact and trembled at the thought of being touched. However, she never showed aggression; she tried to hide instead. After the operation, she had to stay in the crate for a while to follow her recovery and medication plan. Without pressure, her behavior began to change day by day as she learned the routine and learned the voice and movements of the volunteer. After only 19 days, the first touch took place. As her defenses slowly disappeared, she began to make impatient sounds and meow when it was time to eat. Food played an important role, because she was very focused on food. Although she was initially cautious, she was no longer afraid. In part, she began to ask for food herself. She then rubbed against the volunteer and enjoyed the attention she received. Once Clio had access to the whole house, her favorite spot was under the couch. Here she felt safe. The rest of the house, the sounds and movements, were unknown to her. Over time, she began to leave her "safe" spot and explore the surroundings, the other animals in the house, and the new presence of the volunteer in her life. When strangers come over, Clio hides, but over time she also got used to their presence. Clio is social. She lives peacefully with both dogs and cats. Clio is sterilized.

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Dit is Cilo! Cilo is geboren en heeft geleefd in een kattenkolonie in Athene. Lokale vrijwilligsters merkte haar voor het eerst op toen ze nog een angstige kitten was. Het begon allemaal toen de vrijwilligsters ontdekte dat ze ingewandenparasieten had. Er werd ontwormingspasta aan haar toegevoegd. De vrijwilligsters probeerde Clio van dichterbij te benaderen om haar te helpen, maar ze bleef te angstig. Desondanks bleven de vrijwilligsters elke dag langs de kolonie komen en lieten dan voer en water achter voor alle katten en kittens. Een tijdlang was Clio ineens spoorloos verdwenen. Totdat ze op een dag weer opdook. Ze was gewond en niet in staat om te lopen. Ze sleepte met haar achterpootjes. Zelfs toen was het vangen van haar erg moeilijk, omdat ze erg angstig was voor mensen. Uiteindelijk werd ze met veel moeite naar een dierenarts gebracht. Hier onderging ze een operatie voor een femurkop-ostectomie. Omdat ze herstel en verzorging nodig had, werd er een gastgezin voor haar gezocht. Na het herstel werd Clio niet terug gebracht naar de straat. Het werd duidelijk dat ze buiten niet zou kunnen overleven. Ze bleef in het gastgezin wonen. Hier werd ze langzaam aan wat milder, leerde vertrouwen en warmte van menselijke aanwezigheid kennen en herontdekte dat mensen te vertrouwen zijn. Clio was een aanhankelijk en erg angstig katje. Ze zocht geen menselijk contact en beefde bij de gedachte aangeraakt te worden. Ze vertoonde echter nooit agressie, ze probeerde zich juist te verstoppen. Na de operatie moest ze een tijdje in de bench verblijven om haar herstel en medicatieplan goed te kunnen volgen. Zonder druk begon haar gedrag dag na dag te veranderen naarmate ze de routine leerde kennen en de stem en bewegingen van de vrijwilligster leerde kennen. Na slechts 19 dagen vond de eerste aanraking plaats. Naarmate haar verdediging langzaam verdween, begon ze ongeduldige geluiden te maken en te miauwen wanneer het etenstijd was. Voedsel speelde een belangrijke rol, omdat ze erg op eten gericht is. Hoewel ze aanvankelijk voorzichtig was, was ze niet langer bang. Gedeeltelijk aan begon ze zelf om eten te vragen. Ze wreef dan tegen de vrijwilligster aan en genoot van de aandacht die ze dan kreeg. Toen Clio eenmaal toegang had tot het hele huis werd haar favoriete plekje onder de bank. Hier voelde ze zich veilig. De rest van het huis, de geluiden en bewegingen, waren onbekend voor haar. Na verloop van tijd begon ze haar β€˜veilige’ plek te verlaten en verkende de omgeving, de andere dieren in huis en de nieuwe aanwezigheid van de vrijwilligster in haar leven. Wanneer vreemden over de vloer omen, verstopt Clio zich, maar na verloop van tijd raakte ze ook gewend aan hun aanwezigheid. Clio is sociaal. Ze leeft vredig samen met zowel honden als katten. Clio is gesteriliseerd.

Size
Small
Age
Young Β· 2 years
Location
πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Netherlands
Shelter
Mirtos Animal Project
Living with Cilo
  • βœ“Spayed
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Bringing Cilo home

What you'll need for Cilo 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
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    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 Cilo

What life with Cilo looks like

Cilo is a small young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Mirtos Animal Project 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 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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Cilo, answered.

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