How do I contact the shelter about Joost en Josje?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Joost en Josje on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Joost en Josje if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem 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 Joost en Josje 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 Joost en Josje 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 Dierenasiel Gorinchem early rather than rehoming privately; they know Joost en Josje 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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Joost en Josje

Mixed Breed · Male · Kitten · 6 months

Joost and his sister Josje are two sweet kittens who came to the shelter with their mother and another brother and sister. They arrived in poor condition and were found to have cat flu. In a loving foster home, they were allowed to recover and grow up together. They have now fully recovered and are ready to find their own forever home. Unfortunately, Joost has a slight, permanent injury to his left eye due to the cat flu. Fortunately, it does not bother him and does not hinder his daily life. They are both real sweethearts. They enjoy attention and love to cuddle with their humans. At the same time, they are curious and adventurous and love to explore together. A new home should not only be a nice place to cuddle, but also offer enough space and challenges for two active kittens. They get along well with children and can also get used to a dog, as long as this is done calmly and positively. In the future, they would like to go outside. When they are old enough and have been helped, this can be done calmly and step by step. Because these two are so attached to each other, we are looking for a home for them together. They do not like being alone for long; they really need each other's company. Who will give these two sweet explorers a happy and loving home together, where they can grow, play, cuddle and especially stay together?

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Joost en zijn zusje Josje zijn twee lieve kittens die samen met hun moeder en andere broertje en zusje in het asiel zijn binnengekomen. Ze kwamen in slechte conditie binnen en bleken niesziekte te hebben. In een liefdevol gastgezin mochten ze met zijn allen rustig herstellen en verder opgroeien. Inmiddels zijn ze weer helemaal opgeknapt en klaar om samen op zoek te gaan naar hun eigen gouden mandje. Joost heeft helaas een blijvende, lichte beschadiging aan zijn linker oog overgehouden aan de niesziekte. Gelukkig heeft hij hier verder geen last van en belemmert het hem niet in zijn dagelijks leven. Het zijn allebei echte lieverds. Ze genieten enorm van aandacht en kroelen graag met hun mensen. Tegelijkertijd zijn ze nieuwsgierig en ondernemend en gaan ze graag samen op ontdekkingstocht. Een nieuw huis moet dus niet alleen een fijne plek zijn om te knuffelen, maar ook genoeg ruimte en uitdaging bieden voor twee actieve kittens. Kinderen vinden ze prima en ook aan een hond kunnen ze wennen, mits dit rustig en op een positieve manier wordt opgebouwd. In de toekomst zouden ze graag naar buiten willen. Wanneer ze oud genoeg zijn en geholpen zijn, kan dit rustig en stap voor stap worden opgebouwd. Omdat deze twee zo aan elkaar gehecht zijn, zoeken we voor hen samen een thuis. Veel alleen thuis zijn vinden ze namelijk niet prettig; ze hebben echt iets aan elkaars gezelschap. Wie geeft deze twee lieve ontdekkers samen een fijn en liefdevol thuis, waar ze mogen opgroeien, spelen, kroelen en vooral lekker samen mogen blijven?

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Age

Kitten · 6 months

Location

🇳🇱Netherlands

Shelter

Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem

Living with Joost en Josje

✕Neutered
✓Good with kids

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About Joost en Josje

What life with Joost en Josje looks like

Joost en Josje is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem in Netherlands.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Joost en Josje, answered.

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