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James

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Het invullen van dit formulier betekent niet automatisch dat u ook daadwerkelijk deze kat(ten) bij ons kunt adopteren. Wij doen ons best om zo snel mogelijk contact met u op te nemen. "*" geeft vereiste velden aan James is een kater van 5 jaar oud. Hij is afgestaan aangezien het baasje meer in het buitenland zit dan hier waardoor hij veel alleen was.Jack is zijn broer, maar ze vinden het beide niet nodig om samen geplaatst te worden. James is een gezellige knul die geniet van het kattenleventje. Komt bij je als hij een knuffel wil en kan dan op schoot kruipen of langs je benen lopen. Toch geniet hij er ook wel van om zelfstandig buiten op avontuur te gaan en kan zichzelf dan prima vermaken. Om daarna lekker op de stoel in slaap te vallen. Ja het bevalt hem wel om kat te zijn. Als er bezoek komt blijft hij meestal gewoon op zijn stoel liggen. Als ze rustig zijn wil hij nog weleens gedag zeggen, maar als er kinderen bij zijn zal hij dit niet doen. Geef James maar een rustig huishouden, daar voelt hij zich meer op zijn gemak.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden
Living with James
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing James home

What you'll need for James 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 James

What life with James looks like

James is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden in Netherlands.

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.

Netherlands, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting James, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about James?
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 James on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt James 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 James 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 James 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 James 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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