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Lucy

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Hi, I'm Lucy, a 2-year-old cat. I was given up here along with my two kittens. They named my kittens after famous football players, but they skipped me... Too bad, because I'm super smart, fast, and fit. They could have easily named me Yamal, of course. Well, I'll just adapt, don't be difficult. I'm a friendly cat who loves food and attention. Usually in that order... When my belly is full, I like to cuddle and enjoy the attention I get. I get along well with other cats, especially if I can eat their food... Kids are also fun, I'm a friend to everyone. I'm looking forward to exploring my new home.

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Hoi ik ben Lucy een poes van 2 jaar. Ik ben hier afgestaan samen met m’n twee kinderen. Kregen m’n kids namen van bekende voetballers hebben ze mij overgeslagen… Zonde aangezien ik super slim, snel en fit heb. Ze hadden me makkelijk Yamal kunnen noemen natuurlijk. Nou ja, ik pas me wel aan doe niet zo moeilijk. Ik ben een gezellige kat die vooral blij is met eten en aandacht. Meestal wel in die volgorde.. Als m’n buikje vol is kom ik graag knuffelen en geniet ik van de aandacht die ik krijg. Met andere katten kan ik prima overweg, zeker als ik hun eten op mag eten… Ook kinderen zijn gezellig, ik ben wel een allemansvriend. Kijk er naar uit om in mijn nieuwe huis op onderzoek uit te gaan.

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇳🇱Leiden

Shelter

Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden

Living with Lucy

✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Lucy

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Lucy 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 Lucy, answered.

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