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European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Kato is a 10-year-old cat. She has been entrusted to us because she does not feel the need to share her home with a small child. Rather, she prefers more peace and quiet around her. For an owner, Kato is a lovely lady with whom you can build a wonderful bond. When she feels comfortable with you, she will often give you head butts, engage in conversation, and in the winter, she will seek the warmth of your lap. Extensive petting is not necessary from Kato; simply being together is already sufficient. During visits, she will stay put, but her preference is still not to be petted. If someone does pet her, they can expect a tap. Kato is on the lookout for an owner who understands that when a cat gives head butts, it does not automatically mean you can pet the cat. She is not very playful, but she does have moments where she will bring in a small toy mouse. She can amuse herself outdoors and can be out for hours. Of course, she must be alone when the weather is nice, and you will find her more often at home when it rains. When she really wants to, she will do things that she herself wants to do. A veterinary visit is not something she enjoys, and she will not cooperate with it. She seems to have a preference for women, and we place her with a woman whenever possible. A one-person household is the best for Kato. The open-door mystery of cat shelter 3 continues since March 29, 2026. We have noticed in the past few months that the door of cat shelter 3 to the side passage...

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Kato is een poes van 10 jaar oud. Ze is bij ons afgestaan omdat ze het niet nodig vindt om haar huis te delen met een klein kind. Liever heeft ze toch meer rust om zich heen. Voor een eigenaar is Kato een leuke meid waar je een heerlijke band mee kunt opbouwen. Als ze zich vertrouwd bij je voelt komt ze regelmatig kopjes geven, voert gesprekken en in de winter zoekt ze de warmte van je schoot. Uitgebreid aaien hoeft van Kato niet. Gewoon lekker samen zijn is al voldoende. Bij bezoek blijft ze erbij, alleen blijft haar voorkeur om ook dan niet geaaid te worden. Doet iemand dat toch, dan kan diegene een tik verwachten. Kato is op zoek naar een eigenaar die begrijpt dat als een kat kopjes komt geven dat niet automatisch betekent dat je de kat dan ook mag aaien. Heel speels is Kato niet, wel heeft ze momenten dat ze gaat apporteren. Dit doet ze alleen met een hard klein speelgoedmuisje. Ze kan zich buiten prima vermaken en kan uren op pad zijn. Uiteraard wel alleen bij mooi weer, bij regen zul je haar vaker thuis aantreffen. Als een echt lapje doet ze graag dingen die ze zelf wil. Een dierenartsbezoek hoort hier niet bij en ze zal dan ook nooit hieraan meewerken. Ze wordt, wat haar betreft, met liefde de minst favoriete kat van de dierenarts. Kato lijkt een voorkeur voor vrouwen te hebben. Wij plaatsen haar dan ook graag bij een vrouw. Een éénpersoonshuishouden is voor Kato het fijnst. Het open-deur mysterie van kattenhal 3 29 maart 2026 Geen reacties Sinds een paar maanden merken wij dat de deur van kattenhal 3 naar het tussengangetje... Lees meer

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇳🇱Leiden
Shelter
Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden
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Bringing Kato home

What you'll need for Kato 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
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    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 Kato

What life with Kato looks like

Kato is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden in Leiden.

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.

Leiden, Netherlands browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kato, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kato?
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 Kato on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kato 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Kato 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 Kato 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 Kato 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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