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Erikje

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Erikje In late June 2024, we received a report about a black and white male cat that had been roaming around a restaurant for some time and appeared to be sick. When we met him, we immediately saw that this cat needed help. His appearance revealed that he had not had an easy time. He was named Erikje and came to our shelter. Below is a photo of Erikje when he first arrived:

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Erikje Eind Juni 2024 kregen we een melding over een zwart witte kater die al een tijdje rond zou struinen bij een restaurant en er ziek uitzag.Toen we hem ontmoette zagen we direct dat deze kater hulp nodig had. Zijn uiterlijk verraadde dat hij geen makkelijke tijd achter de rug had. Hij kreeg de naam Erikje en kwam bij ons in de opvang. Op onderstaande foto zie je Erikje hoe hij bij ons binnen kwam:

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Stichting Zwerfkat Boxtel
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Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Erikje home

What you'll need for Erikje in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Erikje

What life with Erikje looks like

Erikje is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Stichting Zwerfkat Boxtel 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 Erikje, answered.

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