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Garfield

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Estimated age: May 2020 Medical: vaccinated, chipped, dewormed, flea-treated, and neutered. Character: see description! Housebroken: yes Origin: relinquished Doc number: 4208 Garfield still loves to watch the world from his hiding box. He feels safe there and can get used to everything that happens around him at his own pace. He is still a bit shy and therefore needs some time to warm up when you sit down with him. Garfield is a tomcat who likes to decide when he needs contact. Sometimes he comes out for some attention and enjoys it when you sit quietly with him. But there are also moments when he prefers to be alone and retreats to his familiar spot. Give him that space. When Garfield wants company again, he will show himself again. And when he is comfortable, his playful side comes out. A fishing rod is great! Garfield can go after it enthusiastically and play to his heart's content. Sometimes he gets a bit naughty in his enthusiasm. That's why we don't place him with children. A quieter household, where he gets the time and space to build trust and be himself, probably suits him better. Who gives this nice tomcat the time to come out of his hiding box in his own way? Want to meet Garfield? Indicate this via the form. We will then contact you to make an appointment. Without an appointment, an acquaintance is not possible. A cat is not chosen lightly, so we have a strict selection for our shelter cats. During a first acquaintance, a cat is not placed. We also want to meet the whole family. You can take all the time you need at the shelter to get to know each other and ask our employees questions. After a positive first acquaintance, a second appointment will follow and further appointments will be made.

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Geschatte leeftijd: mei 2020 Medisch: gevaccineerd, gechipt, ontwormd, ontvlooid en gecastreerd. Karakter: zie omschrijving! Zindelijk: ja Herkomst: afstand Docanr: 4208 Garfield vindt het voorlopig nog heerlijk om vanuit zijn schuildoosje de wereld rustig te bekijken. Daar voelt hij zich veilig en kan hij op zijn eigen tempo wennen aan alles wat er om hem heen gebeurt. Hij is nog wat verlegen en wanneer je bij hem gaat zitten, heeft hij daarom eerst even tijd nodig om op te warmen. Garfield is een kater die graag zelf bepaalt wanneer hij behoefte heeft aan contact. Soms komt hij gezellig tevoorschijn voor wat aandacht en geniet hij ervan als je rustig bij hem blijft zitten. Maar er zijn ook momenten waarop hij liever even op zichzelf is en zich terugtrekt in zijn vertrouwde plekje. Geef hem dan vooral die ruimte. Als Garfield weer zin heeft in gezelschap, laat hij zich vanzelf weer zien. En wanneer hij eenmaal op zijn gemak is, komt ook zijn speelse kant tevoorschijn. Een hengel is dan helemaal geweldig! Garfield kan daar heerlijk enthousiast achteraan gaan en zich tijdens het spelen volledig uitleven. Soms wordt hij in zijn enthousiasme zelfs een beetje baldadig. Daarom plaatsen we hem niet bij kinderen. Een wat rustiger huishouden, waar hij de tijd en ruimte krijgt om vertrouwen op te bouwen én zichzelf te zijn, past waarschijnlijk beter bij hem. Wie geeft deze leuke kater de tijd om op zijn eigen manier uit zijn schuildoosje te komen? Wil je kennismaken met Garfield? Geef dit aan via het formulier. Daarna nemen wij contact op voor het maken van een afspraak. Zonder afspraak is een kennismaking niet mogelijk. Een kat kies je niet zomaar, wij hebben dan ook een strenge selectie voor onze asielkatten. Tijdens een eerste kennismaking wordt een kat niet geplaatst. Verder willen wij kennismaken met het hele gezin. Je kunt op het asiel alle tijd nemen om kennis te maken en vragen te stellen aan onze medewerkers. Na een positieve eerste kennismaking volgt een tweede afspraak en worden verder afspraken gemaakt.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierenopvang Hart van Brabant
Living with Garfield
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenopvang Hart van Brabant · NetherlandsLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Garfield home

What you'll need for Garfield in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Garfield

What life with Garfield looks like

Garfield is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Dierenopvang Hart van Brabant in Netherlands.

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.

Netherlands, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Garfield, answered.

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