How do I contact the shelter about Donald?

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

Can I adopt Donald if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierentehuis Zeist 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 Donald 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 Donald 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 Zeist early rather than rehoming privately; they know Donald 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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Donald

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 6 years

Ras: Europese korthaar. Geslacht: mannelijkGeboortedatum: 01/01/2020Kan met honden: neeKan met katten: neeKan bij kleine kinderen: neeKan bij grote kinderen: neeKan in een appartement: neeKan in een tuin: ja Deze prachtige kater heet Donald.Hij is achtergelaten en naar ons gebracht.Helaas heeft zijn eigenaar zich niet gemeld en daarom zijn wij opzoek naar een nieuw thuis voor hem.Donald is naar de dierenarts geweest voor controle, helaas blijkt hij FIV te hebben.Donald kennende, hij is een goedzak, heeft hij het onderspit gedolven tijdens een gevecht om een territorium.FIV is absoluut ongevaarlijk voor mensen.Het is wel belangrijk om hem binnen te houden, het liefst met een afgesloten tuin.Met de juiste zorg (goede voeding, stressvrij leven en direct naar de dierenarts bij milde klachten) kunnen ze vaak nog vele jaren een heel gelukkig en comfortabel leven leiden.Wanneer je bij Donald op bezoek komt verteld hij je hele verhalen en is altijd opgewekt met je komst.Hij gaat ook heel graag de hort op dus een afgesloten tuin is erg belangrijk voor hem.Verder kun je hem erg blij maken met een lekkere snack en een aai over zijn bol.Kinderen zijn niet aan Donald besteed andere katten ook niet.Nee, hij heeft liever het huis voor zichzelf.Kom jij eens langs om kennis te maken met deze leuke kater? Dierentehuis ZeistWoudenbergseweg 293711 AA AusterlitzT. 231E. 0030.02.597NL96 RABO 58t.n.v. Stichting Dierentehuis Zeist e.o. [data-form-index="0"] InstagramDit veld is bedoeld voor validatiedoeleinden en moet niet worden gewijzigd.E-mailadres(Vereist) Hou me op de hoogte! setTimeout(function(){var ct_input_name = "ct_checkjs_84117275be999ff55a987b9381e01f96";if (document.getElementById(ct_input_name) !== null) {var ct_input_value = }}, 1000); gform.initializeOnLoaded( function() {jQuery('').on('load',function(){var contents = jQuery(this).contents().find('*').html();var is_postback = contents.indexOf('GF_AJAX_POSTBACK') >= 0;if(!is_postback){return;}var form_content = jQuery(this).contents().find('');var is_confirmation = jQuery(this).contents().find('').length > 0;var is_redirect = contents.indexOf('gformRedirect(){') >= 0;var is_form = form_content.length > 0 && ! is_redirect && ! is_confirmation;var mt = parseInt(jQuery('html').css('margin-top'), 10) + parseInt(jQuery('body').css('margin-top'), 10) + 100;if(is_form){jQuery('').html(form_content.html());if(form_content.hasClass('gform_validation_error')){jQuery('').addClass('gform_validation_error');} else {jQuery('').removeClass('gform_validation_error');}setTimeout( function() { /* delay the scroll by 50 milliseconds to fix a bug in chrome */ jQuery(document).scrollTop(jQuery('').offset().top - mt); }, 50 );var current_page

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇳🇱AA Austerlitz

Shelter

Dierentehuis Zeist

Living with Donald

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

Cared for by Dierentehuis Zeist · AA Austerlitz Learn about European Shorthair →

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Donald home

What you'll need for Donald in week one.

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About Donald

What life with Donald looks like

Donald is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Zeist in AA Austerlitz.

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.

AA Austerlitz, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Donald, answered.

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