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Jacko

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Jacko is a beautiful half-long-haired young tomcat, and is not really well socialized. So he is not really a cuddly cat and when he does become so, it is only a guess. He does not act mean, he does not attack but runs away from you. Yet he has already changed a lot and does not run away from us anymore, except when you want to pick him up or something from him. Picking him up does not work, then he panics. But we still hope to find the right match for Jacko. We are looking for a home with a lot of space where he can go his own way, where nothing is expected of him, where there is time to challenge him with play and eventually a pat. And where there are no other pets or children. Jacko will hide for a long time, this is something that requires patience. We are always picky about placing our cats but with Jacko even more so!

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Jacko is een prachtige half langharige jonge kater, en is niet echt goed gesocialiseerd. Dus een echte knuffel is hij niet en wanneer hij dat wel wordt valt alleen te raden. Hij doet niet lelijk, hij valt niet aan maar loopt voor je weg. Toch is hij al erg veranderd en loopt niet meer voor ons weg, behalve als je hem wilt pakken of iets van hem wilt. Oppakken gaat niet lukken, dan raakt hij in paniek. Maar we hopen toch de juiste match voor Jacko te vinden. We zoeken een thuis met veel ruimte waar hij zijn eigen gangetje kan gaan, waar niets van hem verwacht wordt, waar wel tijd is om hem uit te dagen met spelen en tzt een aaitje. En waar geen andere huisdieren of kinderen zijn. Jacko zal zich lang gaan verstoppen is de verwachting, dit is iets van de lange adem. We zijn altijd kieskeurig wat betreft het plaatsen van onze katten maar met Jacko nog erger!

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
De Poezenboot
Living with Jacko
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by De Poezenboot · AmsterdamLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Jacko home

What you'll need for Jacko 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 Jacko

What life with Jacko looks like

Jacko is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at De Poezenboot in Amsterdam.

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.

Amsterdam, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jacko, answered.

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