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Flo

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Flo is a 6-year-old cat. She was brought to us because she finds life in a family too hectic. She will be much happier in a quiet household. As a true lap cat, Flo loves to be where she pleases. She can keep herself entertained, especially if there’s a cat door. Outdoors, she is active, doesn’t bother other cats, is a good hunter, and often brings home mice and birds. Fortunately, she also comes inside regularly and is quite affectionate with people. She will come for a lap and let herself be stroked, although not when she isn’t in the mood. She isn’t very fond of visitors and usually just watches them from her spot. Lap cats are known for not wanting to be forced, and Flo is no exception. Flo has undergone a dental procedure with us.

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Flo is een poes van 6 jaar oud. Ze is bij ons gebracht omdat ze het leven in een gezin echt te druk vindt. Ze zal veel gelukkiger worden in een rustig huishouden. Als een echt lapje doet Flo lekker waar ze zin in heeft. Ze kan zichzelf prima vermaken, zeker als een er een kattenluik is. Buiten is ze actief, slaat andere katten haar tuin uit zonder vragen, is een goede jager en neemt graag muizen en vogeltjes mee naar huis. Gelukkig komt ze ook nog wel regelmatig binnen en is ze voor mensen echt wel lief. Komt op schoot en laat zich aaien, tot ze er geen zin meer in heeft natuurlijk. Met bezoek heeft Flo niet zoveel. Soms komt ze kijken, maar meestal blijft ze lekker liggen waar ze lag. Lapjes staan erom bekend dat ze liever niet gedwongen willen worden en fel kunnen zijn bij de dierenarts. Flo is hier geen uitzondering in. Flo heeft bij ons een gebitssanering ondergaan.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇳🇱Leiden
Shelter
Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden
Living with Flo
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden · LeidenLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Flo home

What you'll need for Flo 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 Flo

What life with Flo looks like

Flo is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden in Leiden.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Flo, answered.

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