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Ferdi

European Shorthair Β· Male Β· 10 months

Ferdi is een ontzettende leuke enthousiaste kat van ongeveer een jaar ooud. Hij is als vondeling bij ons gekomen en niet meer opgehaald. Ferdi heeft veel energie en staat graag in onze aandacht. Zodra we de ruimte binnen komen, is hij de eerste die ons komt begroeten, en hij volgt ons overal waar we gaan. Hij is altijd op zoek naar gezelligheid, maakt graag een praatje met je en geniet van alle activiteit en aandacht die hij krijgt. Ferdi is nergens bang voor en wil overal met zijn neus bovenop staan. Omdat hij zoveel energie heeft en zo graag bij ons mensen is, lijkt het ons ideaal als hij in een gezin met oudere kinderen komt te wonen. Hij heeft veel te geven en het is belangrijk voor hem om ook veel terug te krijgen. De dynamiek van een gezin zal hij heerlijk vinden en het is handig om meerdere mensen in huis te hebben om hem bezig te houden. Op termijn zou hij graag naar buiten willen kunnen, zodat hij zich daar kan uitleven. Ferdi kijkt u vragend aan... Heeft u plek voor hem in uw gezin? Kom dan snel bij hem kijken.

Size
β€”
Age
10 months
Location
πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Utrecht
Shelter
Dierenasiel Utrecht
Living with Ferdi
  • βœ“Neutered
Cared for by Dierenasiel UtrechtΒ Β· UtrechtLearn about European Shorthair β†’

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Ferdi home

What you'll need for Ferdi 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 Ferdi

What life with Ferdi looks like

Ferdi is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Utrecht in Utrecht.

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 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.

Utrecht, Netherlands β€” browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ferdi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ferdi?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierenasiel Utrecht handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ferdi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ferdi if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Dierenasiel Utrecht 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Ferdi 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Ferdi isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dierenasiel Utrecht early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ferdi 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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