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Grijsje

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten · 11 months

Grijsje is a nearly one-year-old cat with a British Shorthair appearance and Scottish Fold ears, and a very calm temperament. Every day she starts with a thorough risk analysis. A new box on the floor? First observe from a safe distance, because you never know what such a cardboard object has planned. An unknown sound in the kitchen? That requires a strategic retreat to her fixed vantage point, where she can monitor the situation without putting herself at risk. Grijsje does not make hasty decisions; she is a cat who believes in careful policy Her favorite department is of course her own personal space. Here she performs her most important tasks: sleeping, half-sleeping, pretending to sleep, and closely monitoring everything that moves. Grijsje is a cat who determines her own pace, her own space. A cat who may find everything exciting, but who has a unique charm because of it. Grijsje has folded ears. It may look cute, but... folded ears are the result of a genetic defect that occurs in cats with the so-called "Scottish Fold gene." This gene causes the cartilage in the ears not to be strong enough, causing the ear flaps to fold forward. Unfortunately, this gene does not only affect the ears, but also the cartilage in the rest of the body. Therefore, cats with folded ears can be sensitive to joint problems, painful inflammation and reduced mobility later in life. That is why it is important that these kittens end up in a loving home where their health is closely monitored. Regular check-ups, a quiet living environment and attention to their freedom of movement are essential to provide them with a comfortable life.

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Grijsje is een poes van bijna één jaar met een Britse‑korthaar‑uitstraling en Scottish‑Fold‑oortjes en een heel rustig karakter. Elke dag begint ze met een grondige risicoanalyse. Een nieuwe doos op de vloer? Eerst observeren vanaf een veilige afstand, want je weet maar nooit wat zo’n kartonnen object van plan is. Een onbekend geluid in de keuken? Dat vereist een strategische terugtrekking naar haar vaste uitkijkpunt, waar ze de situatie kan monitoren zonder zelf in gevaar te komen. Grijsje neemt geen overhaaste beslissingen; ze is een poes die gelooft in zorgvuldig beleid Haar favoriete afdeling is uiteraard haar eigen persoonlijke ruimte. Hier voert ze haar belangrijkste taken uit: slapen, half slapen, doen alsof ze slaapt, en het nauwlettend in de gaten houden van alles wat beweegt. Grijsje is een poes die haar eigen tempo bepaalt, haar eigen ruimte. Een poes die misschien alles spannend vindt, maar die daarmee juist een unieke charme heeft. Grijsje heeft vouwoortjes. Het ziet er mogelijk schattig uit, maar.... vouwoortjes zijn het gevolg van een genetische afwijking die voorkomt bij katten met het zogenaamde “Scottish Fold-gen.” Dit gen zorgt ervoor dat het kraakbeen in de oren niet stevig genoeg is, waardoor de oortjes naar voren vouwen. Helaas heeft dit gen niet alleen invloed op de oren, maar ook op het kraakbeen in de rest van het lichaam. Daardoor kunnen katten met vouwoortjes gevoelig zijn voor gewrichtsproblemen, pijnlijke ontstekingen en verminderde mobiliteit op latere leeftijd. Daarom is het belangrijk dat deze kittens in een liefdevol thuis terechtkomen waar hun gezondheid goed in de gaten wordt gehouden. Regelmatige controle, een rustige leefomgeving en aandacht voor hun bewegingsvrijheid zijn essentieel om ze een comfortabel leven te bieden.

Size
Age
Kitten · 11 months
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierenopvangcentrum Westland
Living with Grijsje
  • Spayed
Cared for by Dierenopvangcentrum Westland · NetherlandsLearn about European Shorthair

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Bringing Grijsje home

What you'll need for Grijsje 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
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    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 Grijsje

What life with Grijsje looks like

Grijsje is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenopvangcentrum Westland in Netherlands.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇳🇱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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Grijsje, answered.

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