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Ella

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

Ella is a friendly, social cat who loves human company. She enjoys being close by and will happily follow you around the house to see what you're doing. She craves attention as much as possible and shows her contentment by giving enthusiastic head bumps (sometimes even with a playful jump!). This lady does make it clear when she has had enough, despite her friendly nature; she bit once during a pickup, likely due to overstimulation. This should be taken into account. We are looking for a quiet, predictable household where someone is regularly at home for Ella. She can potentially be placed with children aged 12 and up. Unfortunately, she does not react well to other cats and will therefore not be placed with another cat. After an adjustment period, Ella would love to go outside to explore the peaceful, green surroundings.

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Ella is een vriendelijke, sociale poes die dol is op menselijk gezelschap. Ze is graag in de buurt en zal je met plezier door het huis volgen om te zien wat je aan het doen bent. Aandacht krijgt ze het liefst zoveel mogelijk en ze laat haar tevredenheid zien door enthousiast kopjes te geven (soms zelfs met een vrolijke sprong!) Deze dame geeft ondanks haar gezellige karakter wel duidelijk aan wanneer het teveel wordt; ze heeft hier eenmalig tijdens het oppakken plots gebeten. Het vermoeden is dat dit kwam door overprikkeling maar hier dient wel rekening mee gehouden te worden. We zoeken voor Ella een rustig, voorspelbaar huishouden waar regelmatig iemand thuis is. Ze kan eventueel bij kinderen vanaf 12 jaar oud geplaatst worden. Ze reageert hier helaas niet goed op soortgenoten en wordt daarom niet bij een andere kat geplaatst geplaatst. Na een wenperiode zal Ella graag naar buiten willen om de rustige, groene omgeving te verkennen. Ga terug

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierentehuis Arnhem
Living with Ella
  • Spayed
Cared for by Dierentehuis Arnhem · NetherlandsLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Ella home

What you'll need for Ella 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 Ella

What life with Ella looks like

Ella is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Arnhem 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 Ella, answered.

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