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Marijke

Mixed Breed · Female

Ready for a dose of cuddles and soft whiskers? Marijke is an irresistible cuddle bundle who will charm you with her beautiful little eyes. Perfect for a calm life full of attention! Marijke was born with a severe form of ataxia and has been living at the Katshuisch for about 1.5 years, where attention and cuddles have to be shared, and that is sometimes difficult for her. She deserves lots of love and attention and gives unconditional love in return. Marijke copes well with her disability and gets around happily. She is a sweet, sociable and calm girl. Marijke will be happiest and best off in a quiet household, preferably with a secured garden. Giving a disabled cat a new, happy life full of love and warmth is so rewarding. Marijke deserves a home, and you/you all will get a loyal, lovable little friend!

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Klaar voor een dosis knuffels/koppies en zachte snorhaartjes? Marijke is een onweerstaanbare knuffelbol, die je met haar mooie oogjes betovert. Perfect voor een rustig leven vol aandacht! Marijke is geboren met een ernstige vorm van ataxie en woont zo’n 1,5 jaar in het Katshuisch, waar de aandacht en knuffels gedeeld moeten worden, en dat is soms lastig voor haar. Ze verdient veel liefde en aandacht en geeft jou onvoorwaardelijke liefde terug. Marijke kan goed omgaan met haar beperking en stapt vrolijk rond. Het is een lief, sociaal en rustig meisje. Marijke wordt het gelukkigst en is het best op haar plek in een rustig huishouden, bij voorkeur met een afgeschermde tuin. Een gehandicapte kat een nieuw, gelukkig leven vol liefde en warmte geven, geeft zo veel voldoening. Marijke verdient een thuis en jij/jullie een trouw lief vriendinnetje!

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🇳🇱Netherlands

Shelter

Katshuisch

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Bringing Marijke home

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About Marijke

What life with Marijke looks like

Marijke is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Katshuisch in Netherlands.

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 Marijke, answered.

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