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Freek

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 6 months

Op een plek waar veel zwerfkatten worden gevonden / gevangen, woonde Freek onder een afvalcontainer. Hoe lang hij daar al woonde en wat er aan vooraf ging, weten we niet. Wat we wel weten, is dat zijn straatleven vanaf nu voorbij is. Freek is een jonge kater van ongeveer een half jaar oud. Met zijn donkere vacht en soepele tred, is het een plaatje om te zien. Nu hij wat gewend is bij ons, is hij angstig maar niet heel schuw. Met geduld, rust en wat lekkers, komt hij naar je toe en kun je hem al een beetje kroelen. Dat is alvast mooi. Hij is verder erg op zijn gemak bij andere katten. Voor hem zou het leuk zijn om bij een andere (socialere) kater te gaan wonen. Als het klikt tussen hem en zijn nieuwe vriend, kan die zijn grote broer, speelmaatje, en rolmodel worden. Qua contact met zijn mensen moet u er dus niet te veel van verwachten, zeker niet in het begin. Freek zal wat tijd nodig hebben en de inzet van zijn nieuwe baas om meer aan mensen te wennen. Kijkt u op onze website onder “schuwe kittens en katten” voor tips over hoe dit kunt aanpakken. Dit proces gaat het beste in een rustige en besloten omgeving, zonder kinderen. Ziet u wel wat in deze mooie ogen? En heeft u tijd, rust en geduld? Kom dan eens bij Freek kijken of de vonk overslaat.

Size
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Age
Kitten · 6 months
Location
🇳🇱Utrecht
Shelter
Dierenasiel Utrecht
Living with Freek
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenasiel Utrecht · UtrechtLearn about European Shorthair →

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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 kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Utrecht in Utrecht.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇳🇱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 — 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 Utrecht 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 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 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 Utrecht 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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