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Gijs

Mixed Breed · Male

Gijs is a white and black tomcat. He likes to fetch cuddles, but on his own time. Petting him is nice, as long as it's not near his backside. That is sensitive due to his conditions. Gijs is an adventurous cat and would like to go outside. We would like to grant him that, but in the form of a closed balcony or garden. Would you like to meet Gijs? Then fill out our questionnaire to make an appointment. We will contact you as soon as possible.

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Gijs is een wit zwarte kater. Hij komt graag knuffels halen, maar wel op zijn tijd. Aaien vindt hij fijn, zolang het niet bij zijn achterhand is. Dat ligt gevoelig door zijn aandoeningen. Gijs is een ondernemende kat en zou graag naar buiten willen. Dit gunnen wij hem ook, maar wel in de vorm van een afgesloten balkon of tuin. Wilt u Gijs eens ontmoeten? Vul dan onze vragenlijst in voor het maken van een afspraak. Wij nemen zo snel mogelijk contact met u op.

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Location

🇳🇱Lelystad

Shelter

Stichting ZuiderZee Zwerfdieren

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Gijs home

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About Gijs

What life with Gijs looks like

Gijs is a mixed breed cat waiting at Stichting ZuiderZee Zwerfdieren in Lelystad.

A 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. Many animals are sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement, but confirm with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gijs, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gijs?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Stichting ZuiderZee Zwerfdieren handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gijs on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gijs if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Stichting ZuiderZee Zwerfdieren whether they will for Gijs, what they require (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 already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Gijs. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Stichting ZuiderZee Zwerfdieren, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Gijs isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Stichting ZuiderZee Zwerfdieren about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gijs 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.