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Freek

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 7 years

I am a sweetheart, they say here. I believe I am, and I show my best side because I love attention. When you enter the cat room here at the shelter, I'm usually the first to come and greet you. I get along well with my fellow felines, but they shouldn't pick a fight with me, then I'm not the one to mess with 😉 just clear and not over the top, though 🙂 I'm looking for a quiet home without children. I used to go outside and that was nice, here at the shelter I also like going outside, so a safe balcony or fenced garden wouldn't be bad. If you're interested in this handsome fellow, we'd love to hear from you with information about your experience with cats, your living situation, and what you expect from your new housemate. Please email us at and include your phone number.

NL·Show original

Ik ben een lieverd zeggen ze hier. Ik geloof ook wel dat ik dat ben en ik laat mij ook van mijn beste kant zien want ik hou van aandacht. Als je hier in het asiel de kattenkamer binnenkomt dan ben ik meestal de eerste die je even komt begroeten. Met mijn soortgenoten ga ik goed om, maar ze moeten geen ruzie met mij zoeken, dan ben ik niet voor de poes 😉 wel gewoon duidelijk en niet overdreven hoor 🙂 Ik zoek een rustig huis zonder kinderen. Vroeger ging ik wel naar buiten en dat vond ik wel fijn, hier in het asiel ga ik ook graag naar buiten, dus een veilig balkon of afgezette tuin zouden niet verkeerd zijn. Heeft u interesse in deze kanjer dan ontvangen we graag een mail met informatie over onder andere uw ervaring met katten, uw woon en leefsituatie en wat uw verwachting is van uw nieuwe huisgenoot. U kunt ons mailen naar en vermeld daar ook graag uw telefoonnummer bij.

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇳🇱Hilversum
Shelter
Dierenasiel Crailo
Living with Freek
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenasiel Crailo · HilversumLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Freek home

What you'll need for Freek 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 Freek

What life with Freek looks like

Freek is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Crailo in Hilversum.

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.

Hilversum, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Freek, answered.

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