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Grietje

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 5 years

Grietje is a stray cat that came to us. Due to her time outside, she has lost trust in people. The many different people at the shelter don't make it easier for Grietje. She is looking for a quiet home where she can take the time to rebuild trust in people www.dierenasielnoordwijk.org/interesseformulier-kat Breed: European Shorthair Color: tortoiseshell and white Age: 5 years Cuddly: no Shy: yes Can live with cats: maybe Can live with children: no Can go outside: cat-safe screened garden Specials: still needs to be socialized

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Grietje is als zwerver bij ons binnen gekomen. door haar tijd buiten is ze het vertrouwen in mensen kwijtgeraakt. De vele verschillende mensen in het asiel maken het niet makkelijker voor Grietje. Zij is dan ook opzoek naar een rustig huis waar ze de tijd krijgt het vertrouwen in mensen weer op te bouwen www.dierenasielnoordwijk.org/interesseformulier-kat Ras: Europese Korthaar Kleur: schildpad wit Leeftijd : 5 jaar Knuffel: nee Verlegen: ja Kan bij katten: misschien Kan bij kinderen: nee Kan naar buiten: katveilige afgeschermde tuin Bijzonderheden: moet nog gesocialiseerd worden

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierenasiel Offem
Living with Grietje
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Grietje home

What you'll need for Grietje in week one.

Hand-picked · 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 Grietje

What life with Grietje looks like

Grietje is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Offem 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 Grietje, answered.

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