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Frenkie

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

I was terrified and ran into the first store I saw. But there, I wasn't welcome. Well, they thought it was nice but I wasn't allowed to stay. That's not what I wanted at all, but I didn't know where I was anymore. So I came to DOA because I got a bit lost. I find it terribly scary and actually just hide. If people approach me, I blow hard. That's why I'm looking for a house soon where I can calm down from this adventure again.

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Ik schrok me een hoedje en ben heel hard de eerste de beste winkel ingerend die ik zag. Maar daar was ik niet welkom. Nouja, ze vonden het wel gezellig maar ik mocht niet blijven. Dat wilde ik ook helemaal niet, maar ik wist ook niet meer waar ik was. Daarom ben ik bij DOA, omdat ik de weg een beetje kwijt ben. Ik vind het vreselijk eng, en verstop me eigenlijk alleen nog maar. Als mensen mij benaderen dan blaas ik hard. Daarom zoek ik over een poosje een huisje waar ik rustig weer bij kan komen van dit avontuur.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam
Living with Frenkie
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Frenkie home

What you'll need for Frenkie 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 Frenkie

What life with Frenkie looks like

Frenkie is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

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.

Amsterdam, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Frenkie, answered.

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