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Adopt Kosika

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 9 years

My dear owner is sadly no longer here. I was brought to someone else but there it was so scary that I scratched. Now I'm staying at DOA, but they don't seem to understand that I could get better. I love being scratched and petted, and sometimes I even drool a little. I don't really want to explore the kennel run, but prefer to stay in my cozy little kennel where I should be able to go out. Oh, I used to have some bladder issues so I get special food, and I need to lose a bit of weight. Otherwise, I'm in good health! Who will come scratch me?

Read original (nl)

Mijn lieve baasje is er helaas niet meer. Ik werd naar iemand anders gebracht maar daar vond ik het zo eng dat ik gekrabd heb. Nu logeer ik bij DOA, maar hier snappen ze er niks van dat ik ooit uit zou halen. Ik vind het heerlijk om gekriebeld en geaaid te worden en ga dan soms zelfs een beetje kwijlen. Ik durf niet echt op onderzoek te gaan door de kennel, maar blijf lekker in mijn veilige eigen kenneltje terwijl ik er wel uit zou mogen. Ohja, ik had voorheen wat last van mijn blaas waardoor ik speciaal voer krijg, en ik moet eigenlijk een beetje afvallen. Verder ben ik gezond! Wie komt mij kriebelen?

Size
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam
Living with Kosika
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Cared for by DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam · AmsterdamLearn about European Shorthair

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Bringing Kosika home

What you'll need for Kosika 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 Kosika

What life with Kosika looks like

Kosika 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 Kosika, answered.

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