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Jaap

Unknown · Kitten · 3 months

Jaap is found severely injured at 5.5 weeks old. His right hind leg had to be amputated immediately. Later, it turned out he also had broken bones in his other hind leg. A few weeks of rest in a crate, proper medical care, tasty treats, lots of cuddles, and further loving care have done wonders for this little guy! Jaap has developed into a cheerful, playful, and affectionate kitten. He can do the circus: every now and then he pulls off the most acrobatic stunts. Besides all this craziness, you can sometimes notice that Jaap is a bit more agitated. This probably has to do with the fact that he has experienced a lot of pain, trouble, and unrest. For Jaap, it's nice if you approach him calmly and pick him up and put him down well and controlled. If he's in the middle of a game, it doesn't work to suddenly pick him up from the ground. He's a real chatterbox, almost always responds to your voice by 'talking' back. He likes to curl up on your lap when you're sitting on the ground and loves to be petted and stroked while he's there. He purrs loudly and presses his head against you contentedly. He gets along fine with 3 legs and finds more and more stability. Jaap cannot be placed as an outdoor cat, he will appreciate a well-fenced garden or cat run. Jaap cannot cope well with traffic, and of course, we want to spare him further suffering. Jaap moves in with his gentle girlfriend Kikki, they met in the foster home where they both stay. They can play and sleep together nicely, but they can also leave each other alone when needed. Jaap and Kikki have been dewormed, flea-treated, chipped, and vaccinated. A voucher for the castration to be redeemed at a connected Hokazo veterinarian will be provided upon adoption. The estimated age of Jaap is May 3, 2026. He can move in together with Kikki immediately if there is a mutual click. Can you offer this particularly nice and endearing couple a happy and safe home, fill out the contact form below.

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Jaap is ernstig gewond gevonden toen hij 5,5 week oud was. Zijn rechterachterpootje moest direct geamputeerd worden. Later bleek hij ook botbreuken aan zijn andere achterpoot te hebben. Een aantal weken benchrust, de juiste medische zorg, lekkere hapjes, veel knuffels en verdere liefdevolle zorg hebben dit kleine kereltje goed gedaan! Jaap heeft zich inmiddels ontwikkeld tot een vrolijk, speels en aanhankelijk kitten. Hij kan zo het circus in: zo nu en dan hij haalt hij de meest acrobatische capriolen uit. Naast al deze gekkigheid kun je soms aan Jaap merken dat hij wat sneller geagiteerd is. Dit heeft vermoedelijk te maken met het feit dat hij veel pijn, narigheid en onrust heeft ervaren. Voor Jaap is het fijn als je hem rustig benaderd en hem goed en gecontroleerd oppakt en ook weer neerzet. Als hij midden in het spel zit dan werkt het niet om hem plotseling van de grond te plukken. Hij is een echte kletskous, reageert vrijwel altijd op je stem door terug te ‘praten’. Hij kruipt graag bij je op schoot wanneer je op de grond zit en vindt het heerlijk om dan rustig gekriebeld en geaaid te worden. Hij spint dan honderduit en drukt tevreden zijn kopje tegen je aan. Hij redt zich prima met 3 pootjes en vindt hierbij steeds meer stabiliteit. Jaap kan niet als buitenkat geplaatst worden, een goed afgezette tuin of kattenren zal hij wel kunnen waarderen. Jaap kan zich niet goed redden in het verkeer, daarnaast willen we hem uiteraard nog meer leed besparen. Jaap verhuist samen met zijn zachtaardige vriendinnetje Kikki, ze hebben elkaar ontmoet in het pleeggezin waar zij beiden verblijven. Ze kunnen samen fijn spelen en slapen maar kunnen elkaar ook met rust laten waar nodig. Jaap en Kikki zijn ontwormd, ontvlooid, gechipt en geënt. Een tegoedbon voor de castratie in te leveren bij een aangesloten dierenarts van Hokazo, ontvang je bij adoptie. De geschatte leeftijd van Jaap is 3 mei 2026. Hij mag bij een wederzijdse klik direct samen met Kikki verhuizen. Kun je dit bijzonder leuke en aandoenlijke stel een fijn en veilig thuis bieden, vul dan snel onderstaand contactformulier in.

Size
Small
Age
Kitten · 3 months
Location
🇳🇱Uden
Shelter
Hokazo
Living with Jaap
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Hokazo · Uden

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Jaap home

What you'll need for Jaap 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 Jaap

What life with Jaap looks like

Jaap is a small puppy/kitten cat waiting at Hokazo in Uden.

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.

Uden, Netherlands browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jaap, answered.

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