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Adopt Joep

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

As you like character, you will like me! I am Joep and I have plenty of character. I know what I want, and also what I don't want, then you see my 'smile' appear (photo 2). What I do want is a garden, nice scratches, lots of play and enough space. What makes me angry are other cats, too long petting sessions and if it takes too long before I get my food. That's still a small thing, because I have to be on a diet they say here. So I smile a lot!

Read original (nl)

Als je van karakter houdt dan houd je van mij! Ik ben Joep en karakter heb ik in overvloed. Ik weet wat ik wil, en ook wat ik niet wil, dan zie je mijn 'glimlach' verschijnen (foto 2). Wat ik wel wil is een tuin, lekkere kriebels, veel spelen en genoeg ruimte. Waar ik boos van word zijn andere katten, te lange aai-sessies en als het te lang duurt voordat ik eten krijg. Dat is nog wel een dingetje, want ik moet op dieet zeggen ze hier. Dus ik glimlach heel wat af!

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam
Living with Joep
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam · AmsterdamLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Joep home

What you'll need for Joep in week one.

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  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 Joep

What life with Joep looks like

Joep is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Joep, answered.

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