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Helga

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Helga is a Cypriot cat who came to the hostel at the end of October 2025. Helga is often found in the outdoor area, where she then relaxes. Although Helga finds crowds and people very exciting, she is becoming increasingly bold. A cautious approach is possible, and Helga also eats some delicacies from a spoon. Great steps for Helga, who is making positive developments at her own pace. Would you like to meet Helga? Then fill out our questionnaire to make an appointment. We will contact you as soon as possible.

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Helga is een cyperse poes die eind oktober 2025 bij het hostel is gekomen. Helga is vaak in de buitenren te vinden, waar ze dan ontspannen ligt. Hoewel Helga drukte en mensen heel spannend vindt, begint ze steeds stoerder te worden. Een voorzichtige toenadering is mogelijk en ook eet Helga wat lekkers van een lepel af. Mooie stappen voor Helga, die op haar tempo positieve ontwikkelingen doormaakt. Wilt u Helga eens ontmoeten? Vul dan onze vragenlijst in voor het maken van een afspraak. Wij nemen zo snel mogelijk contact met u op.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇳🇱Lelystad
Shelter
Stichting ZuiderZee Zwerfdieren
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Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Helga home

What you'll need for Helga 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 Helga

What life with Helga looks like

Helga is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Stichting ZuiderZee Zwerfdieren in Lelystad.

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.

Lelystad, Netherlands browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Helga, answered.

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