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Louie

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Louie is a cat that is 1 year old. She was brought to us after the owner was no longer able to take care of her. This nice girl is also fun and kind. She loves to play and thinks the feather toy is great. She runs and flies around nicely. Furthermore, she is curious and gladly helps us with all the activities. After she has played, she comes to lie with you for a cuddle. She really enjoys attention and likes to be petted. Despite her young age, she does not seem to like other cats very much. In short, Louie is a nice girl who brings a lot of joy into the house.

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Louie is een poes van 1 jaar oud. Ze is bij ons gebracht nadat de eigenaar niet meer in staat was om voor haar te zorgen. Deze knappe meid is ook nog eens leuk en lief. Ze is dol op spelen en vindt de hengel geweldig. Ze rent en vliegt lekker rond. Verder is ze nieuwsgierig en helpt ons maar wat graag met alle werkzaamheden. Nadat ze is uitgespeeld komt ze bij je liggen voor een knuffel. Ze geniet erg van aandacht en wordt graag geaaid. Ondanks haar jonge leeftijd lijkt ze soortgenoten niet zo leuk te vinden. Kortom Louie is een leuke meid die zorgt voor een hoop vrolijkheid in huis.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇳🇱Leiden
Shelter
Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden
Cared for by Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden · LeidenLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Louie home

What you'll need for Louie in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
    Editor's pick

    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 Louie

What life with Louie looks like

Louie is a 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 Louie, answered.

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