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Keesjan en Henkjan

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 3 months

We are brothers Keesjan and Henkjan. But we also like to be called Keesie and Henkie (sometimes anyway). We were found as little kittens and are now big enough to go to our own home. We are already 12 weeks old. We love to play together and roll around the whole room. We are looking for a new home where there is enough space for our kitten antics. Keesjan is a sweet and mischievous boy. He is a bit smaller than big brother Henkjan. He doesn't mind that during playtime: he has the most fun when he chases his brother. During playtime Keesjan sometimes goes into overdrive: he wants to play with all the toys at once! Henkjan is a sweet and very curious boy. He is very interested in new people and likes to make friends. He likes to explore. When they are done playing, Keesjan and Henkjan like to sit near you, and sometimes they come up to you and curl up on your lap.

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Hoi hoi, wij zijn broertjes Keesjan en Henkjan. Maar we luisteren ook naar Keesie en Henkie hoor (soms in ieder geval). Wij zijn als kleine kittens gevonden en zijn nu groot genoeg om naar een eigen huis te vertrekken. We zijn al 12 weken oud. We houden erg van samen spelen en rollebollen de hele kamer door. We zoeken daarom een nieuw thuis waar genoeg plek is voor onze kittenstreken. Keesjan is een lieve en ondeugende jongen. Hij is iets kleiner dan grote broer Henkjan. Tijdens het spelen heeft hij daar geen last van: hij heeft de grootste lol als hij achter zijn broer aangaat. Tijdens het spelen gaat Keesjan af en toe in een overdrive: hij wil dan met alle speeltjes tegelijk spelen! Henkjan is een lieve en heel nieuwsgierige jongen. Hij is erg geïnteresseerd in nieuwe mensen en zoekt dan rustig contact. Hij gaat graag op onderzoek uit. Als ze eenmaal uitgespeeld zijn, komen Keesjan en Henkjan graag bij je in de buurt zitten, en soms komen ze voorzichtig op schoot.

Size
Large
Age
Kitten · 3 months
Location
🇳🇱Leiden
Shelter
Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden
Cared for by Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden · LeidenLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Keesjan en Henkjan home

What you'll need for Keesjan en Henkjan 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 Keesjan en Henkjan

What life with Keesjan en Henkjan looks like

Keesjan en Henkjan is a large puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden in Leiden.

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 Keesjan en Henkjan, answered.

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