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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Marietje was found with her five kittens, who are four weeks old, in a tomato greenhouse. She took very good care of her litter, but it seemed best for them all to have safe shelter. Marietjes turned out to be an excellent, loving mother. And now that the kittens are almost ready to venture into the wide world, we also want to find a loving home for Marietje. Would she come to you for a cuddle? Marietje Marietjes is a beautiful, slender red-and-white lady and not only superlief towards her kittens, but also towards the foster mom. And towards anyone who approaches her calmly and with caution at the beginning, but once she trusts you, she will gladly come for a pet or a cuddle. She doesn’t play – she’s even afraid of things with feathers, but maybe that will change now that her kittens have flown the nest. Now she mainly focuses on feeding and caring for them, but she lies quietly watching the busy activity of her children. So she is indeed (loving) people-friendly, but finds many things still a bit scary. She needs to get used to the usual household sounds or unexpected noises inside or outside. That won’t be a problem, if you give her the time and space, because she is still quite young and can still adapt. She could still be a ‘couch cat’ who likes to lie quietly next to you. Good to know about Marietje Marietje is probably around one and a half years old and has, apart from a few missing teeth – which don’t bother her at all – no medical issues. Since she was found, we know nothing about her background. But because she is so loving, we assume she was born in a house with people who cared for and cuddled her. What kind of home is she looking for? A quiet home with people who have the patience to let her get used to a new environment. She is very shy at first, but also very affectionate and wants attention and to be petted, so that won’t take long. Of course, she is used to freedom outdoors, so in the long term, she will surely enjoy a garden. • Female • Estimated birthdate: January 1, 2025 • spayed Marietje is only placed on appointment. Would you like to give Marietje a new home? Fill out this contact form and a staff member will get in touch with you.

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Marietje is met haar vijf kittens van 4 weken oud gevonden in een tomatenkas. Ze zorgde heel goed voor haar kroost, maar het leek ons toch beter als ze allemaal veilig onderdak kregen. Marietjes bleek een voortreffelijke, lieve mama te zijn. En nu de kittens bijna gereed zijn om de wijde wereld in te gaan, willen we ook voor Marietje een liefdevol thuis vinden. Mag ze bij jou komen kroelen? Dit is Marietje Marietjes is een mooie, slanke rood-witte dame en niet alleen superlief naar haar kittens, maar ook naar de pleegmama. En naar iedereen eigenlijk die haar rustig benadert. Uiteraard voorzichtig en afwachtend in het begin, maar als ze je vertrouwt, komt ze graag een aaitje halen of tegen je aan kroelen. Spelen doet ze niet – ze is zelfs bang voor dingen met veertjes, maar misschien komt dat weer als haar kittens het nest zijn uitgevlogen. Nu voedt en verzorgt ze vooral en verder ligt ze het drukke gedoe van haar kinderen onverstoorbaar aan te kijken. Ze is dus wel (lieve) mensen gewend, maar vindt veel dingen nog snel eng. Ze moet nog wennen aan de gewone huishoudelijke of onverwachte geluiden van binnen of buiten. Dat zal vast geen probleem zijn, als je haar de tijd en ruimte geeft, want ze is zelf nog heel jong en kan zich vast nog aanpassen. Ze zou nog best wel eens een ‘bankkat’ kunnen worden, die graag rustig naast je ligt. Goed om te weten over Marietje Marietje is waarschijnlijk zo’n anderhalf, en heeft, op een paar ontbrekende tanden – wat haar niet hindert overigens, geen medische problemen. Omdat ze is gevonden, weten we niks van haar voorgeschiedenis. Maar omdat ze zo lief is, vermoeden we dat ze wel in een huis geboren is, met mensen die haar verzorgden en aanhaalden. Wat voor huisje zoekt zij Een rustig huishouden, met mensen die het geduld hebben om haar te laten wennen aan een nieuwe omgeving. Ze is in het begin heel schuw, maar eigenlijk ook heel aanhankelijk en wil graag aandacht en geaaid worden, dus dat zal vast niet lang duren. Ze is natuurlijk vrijheid buiten gewend, dus op termijn zal ze een tuin vast fijn vinden. • Vrouw • Geschatte geboortedatum: 1 januari 2025 • Gesteriliseerd Marietje wordt alleen geplaatst op afspraak. Wil jij Marietje misschien een nieuw thuis geven? Vul dan dit contactformulier in en een medewerker neemt contact met je op.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇳🇱Harmelen
Shelter
Dierenhulpverlening Woerden
Living with Marietje
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Marietje home

What you'll need for Marietje 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 Marietje

What life with Marietje looks like

Marietje is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Dierenhulpverlening Woerden in Harmelen.

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 Marietje, answered.

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