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Doeraks

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 9 years

Doeraks is a cat with instructions, She was quite confused when she was brought in, fortunately she is already a lot better but she still doesn't trust everyone. With her own housemates she is sweet and sociable but she doesn't want to know much about strangers. And can lash out, probably when you try to pet her? She is sweet and when she trusts you she comes up to you on your lap. Doeraks is not used to children or dogs and doesn't really like fuss. She likes peace and quiet and needs time to get used to things. So we are looking for a quiet home for her with people who have experience with cats and therefore a lot of patience and understanding.

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Doeraks is een kat met gebruiksaanwijzingen, Ze was nogal van slag toen ze gebracht werd, gelukkig gaat ze al een stuk beter maar ze vertrouwt nog niet iedereen. Bij haar eigen huisgenoten is ze lief en gezellig maar van vreemden wil ze niet veel weten. En kan dan uithalen, waarschijnlijk als je haar gaat aaien? Ze is lief en als ze je vertrouwt komt ze bij je op schoot. Doeraks is geen kinderen of honden gewend en houdt niet echt van gedoe. Ze houdt van rust en regelmaat en heeft tijd nodig om te wennen. We zoeken dus een rustig thuis voor haar bij mensen die ervaring hebben met katten en dus veel geduld en begrip hebben.

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Age

Adult · 9 years

Location

🇳🇱Amsterdam

Shelter

De Poezenboot

Living with Doeraks

✓Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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About Doeraks

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Doeraks is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at De Poezenboot in Amsterdam.

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 Doeraks, answered.

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