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Erikje

Mixed Breed Β· Male Β· Young Β· 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 Β· 2 years
Location
πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Netherlands
Shelter
Stichting Zwerfkat Boxtel
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Erikje home

What you'll need for Erikje in week one.

Hand-picked Β· 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.

A young 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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡±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 β€” browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Erikje, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Erikje?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Stichting Zwerfkat Boxtel handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” 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?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Stichting Zwerfkat Boxtel whether they will for Erikje, what they require (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 Erikje already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Erikje. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Stichting Zwerfkat Boxtel, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Erikje isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Stichting Zwerfkat Boxtel about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them 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 β€” 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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