Not confirmed since October 25, 2026

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.

NL·Show original

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

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇳🇱Leiden

Shelter

Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Louie

What life with Louie looks like

Louie is an 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.

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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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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.