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Gijs en Samara

European Shorthair Β· Male Β· Adult Β· 4 years

Gijs en Samara zijn een kater en een poes 3 en 4 jaar oud. Ze zijn bij ons gekomen nadat helaas hun eigenaar overleden is. Best een schrok voor ze. Ze zijn wat verlegen en zeker Gijs is eenkennig. Die zal in een nieuw huishouden eerst echt een vertrouwensband moeten opbouwen voor hij zichzelf laat zien. Nu verstopt hij zich nog het liefst. Samara is wat dapperder en komt regelmatig al met ons kroelen. Ze komen uit een rustig huis en voor hun nieuwe thuis zoeken ze dit zeker weer. Maximaal twee eigenaren vinden ze meer dan genoeg. Het stel komt van een flat en wij denken dat ze het geen probleem vinden als ze niet naar buiten kunnen. Wel zal het goed voor ze zijn als ze veel bewegingsruimte hebben. Niet alleen om een veilig plekje op te zoeken bij bezoek, maar zeker ook om te kunnen gaan sporten om af te vallen. Een beetje te dik zijn ze wel.

Size
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Age
Adult Β· 4 years
Location
πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Leiden
Shelter
Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden
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Bringing Gijs en Samara home

What you'll need for Gijs en Samara in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  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 Gijs en Samara

What life with Gijs en Samara looks like

Gijs en Samara is an 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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡±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.

Leiden, Netherlands β€” browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gijs en Samara, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gijs en Samara?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gijs en Samara on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gijs en Samara if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Gijs en Samara 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Gijs en Samara isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gijs en Samara 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 β€” 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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