How do I contact the shelter about Kenzo?

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

Can I adopt Kenzo if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierenasiel Utrecht 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 Kenzo 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 Kenzo 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 Dierenasiel Utrecht early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kenzo 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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Kenzo

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 8 years

Kenzo is a large black and white softie, 8 years old, who came to us from his previous owners. That's why we know a bit more about him. And that helps, because Kenzo hasn't been able to show the best of himself with us yet. He was very withdrawn and impressed at first. Fortunately, things are going better for him now and we see the sweet, calm cuddly bear he can also be. And that matches the story of the previous owners: Kenzo is selective and needs time to get used to and build a bond. Once he has that bond, he is your best friend. He likes to be stroked, comes on your lap, and likes to snuggle up with you in bed at night. It goes without saying that he does best in a quiet environment without children. He is used to being able to go outside and wants to do that again in his new home. It doesn't have to be a lot of space, but a nice (city) garden where he can get some fresh air and take a walk will be lovely for him. Preferably accessible via a cat flap so you don't have to get up all the time to let him in and out 😉 . Kenzo has some physical discomfort behind his tail. Literally. Bladder problems caused him a lot of discomfort and pain. With special food, those have been completely solved and he is ready for a new start. He must continue to receive the special food so that the problems do not return. A small effort for you, a big pleasure for him. Kenzo is now completely ready for a new start. Can he be in your home? Then come and meet him soon!

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Kenzo is een grote zwart-witte softie van 8 jaar oud die via zijn vorige eigenaars bij ons is gekomen. Daarom weten we wat meer van hem. En dat helpt wel, want Kenzo heeft nog niet het beste van zichzelf kunnen laten zien bij ons. Hij was in het begin erg teruggetrokken en onder de indruk van alles. Inmiddels gaat het gelukkig beter met hem en zien we de lieve rustige knuffelbeer verschijnen die hij ook kan zijn. En dat komt overeen met het verhaal van de vorige eigenaars: Kenzo is eenkennig en heeft tijd nodig om te wennen en een band op te bouwen. Heeft hij die band eenmaal, dan is hij je beste maatje. Hij wil graag geaaid, komt heerlijk op schoot, en kruipt lekker bij je in bed ‘s avonds. Het spreekt voor zich dat hij een rustige omgeving zonder kinderen het beste tot zijn recht komt. Hij is gewend om naar buiten te kunnen en dat wil hij in zijn nieuwe huis graag weer. Hoeft niet veel ruimte te zijn, maar een lekker (stads)tuintje waar hij een frisse neus kan halen en een ommetje kan maken zal hij heerlijk vinden. Liefst toegankelijk via een kattenluikje zodat u niet de hele tijd hoeft op te staan om hem naar binnen en naar buiten te laten 😉 . Kenzo heeft de nodige lichamelijke ongemakken achter de staart. Vrij letterlijk. Blaasproblemen zorgden ervoor dat hij veel ongemak en pijn had. Met speciaal voer zijn die helemaal verholpen en is hij klaar voor een nieuwe start. Het speciale voer moet hij blijven krijgen zodat de problemen niet terugkomen. Voor u een kleine moeite, voor hem een groot plezier. Kenzo is nu helemaal klaar voor een nieuwe start. Mag dat bij u in huis? Kom dan snel met hem kennismaken!

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇳🇱Utrecht

Shelter

Dierenasiel Utrecht

Living with Kenzo

✓Neutered
✕Good with kids

Cared for by Dierenasiel Utrecht · Utrecht Learn about European Shorthair →

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Bringing Kenzo home

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About Kenzo

What life with Kenzo looks like

Kenzo is a large adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Utrecht in Utrecht.

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 Kenzo, answered.

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