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Dolfje

Mixed Breed · Male

This is Dolfje, an active and playful male who loves to explore. He enjoys playing all day with his feline friends in our cat enclosure, taking occasional power naps in between. He would thrive in a home with another cat. Currently, Dolfje is not a cuddly cat, but he appreciates the occasional stroke on his head. He is comfortable around children, dogs, and other cats.

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Dit is Dolfje, een actief en speelse mannetje, die graag alles ontdekt. Spelen doet hij het liefst de hele dag met zijn soortgenootjes in ons kattenverblijf, dit doet hij met af en toe een power napje tussendoor. Het zou voor hem fijn zijn om bij een soortgenootje geplaatst te worden. Op dit moment is Dolfje geen echte knuffelkatje, maar hij vindt zo nu en dan een aai over zijn bolletje wel fijn. Kinderen, honden en andere katten zijn voor Dolfje geen probleem.

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Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
DOC Oldenzaal
Living with Dolfje
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Dolfje home

What you'll need for Dolfje 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 Dolfje

What life with Dolfje looks like

Dolfje is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at DOC Oldenzaal 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 — 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.

Netherlands, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dolfje, answered.

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