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European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Diva is a 5-year-old cat. She was brought to us after her owner was no longer able to care for her. This girl is quite insecure in life and needs to first get comfortable with the situation before she will seek out contact. She doesn't trust just anyone and is looking for a quiet, stable household where the chances of big changes are small. She wants to build a trusting relationship with her owner so that her affectionate side can come out more. That side is definitely there; she already sometimes wants to come for a pet and a pat. If you go too fast, she can get upset and give a little tap. How affectionate Diva will ultimately become, she wants to decide for herself. She just wants to be able to relax and feel comfortable again.

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Diva is een poes van 5 jaar oud. Ze is bij ons afgestaan nadat de eigenaar niet meer in staat was om voor haar te zorgen. Deze meid staat best onzeker in het leven en moet eerst rustig de situatie bekijken voor ze contact zal zoeken. Vertrouwt niet zomaar iedereen en is op zoek naar een rustig stabiel huishouden waar de kans klein is dat er grote veranderingen zullen zijn. Wil een vertrouwensband opbouwen met de eigenaar zodat haar lieve kant meer naar voren komt. Die is er namelijk zeker ook, ze wil nu al soms wel kopjes komen geven en een aai ontvangen. Ga je te snel dan kan ze wel gaan blazen en een tik uitdelen. Hoe aanhankelijk Diva uiteindelijk zal worden wil ze graag zelf bepalen. Wil vooral weer lekker ontspannen kunnen zijn.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇳🇱Leiden
Shelter
Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden
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Cared for by Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden · LeidenLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Diva home

What you'll need for Diva 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
    Editor's pick

    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 Diva

What life with Diva looks like

Diva is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden in Leiden.

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 Diva, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Diva?
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 Diva on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Diva 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 Diva 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 Diva 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 Diva 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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