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Harlan

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Harlan is a 7-month-old tomcat. He was brought to us as a stray, and we know nothing about his past. We have gotten to know Harlan as a wonderful playful boy who enjoys life. He is adventurous and likes to go on explorations. He enjoys playing together and can run very well. When he is done playing, he likes to come to us for cuddles and to sit on your lap. A wonderful cat who is Harlan. Looking for a cozy household where he can get a lot of attention.

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Harlan is een kater van 7 maanden oud. Hij is als vondeling bij ons gebracht, over zijn verleden weten wij niets. Wij hebben Harlan leren kennen als een heerlijke speelse knul die geniet van het leven. Hij is ondernemend en gaat graag op onderzoek uit. Geniet ervan om samen te spelen en kan heel goed achter de hengel aan rennen. Als hij is uitgespeeld komt hij graag bij ons voor knuffels en komt op schoot. Een heerlijke kat die Harlan. Zoekt een gezellig huishouden waar hij veel aandacht kan krijgen.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇳🇱Leiden

Shelter

Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Harlan home

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About Harlan

What life with Harlan looks like

Harlan 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 — 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Harlan, answered.

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