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Adopt Mayla

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Mayla is a young free lady who goes about her business nicely, is affectionate, loves to be cuddled, lies by your side, and is curious. She is used to going outside, is accustomed to children and a dog, and is at home with all kinds of people! We are looking for a loving home with space and a secure yard where she can receive lots of attention.

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Mayla is een jonge vrije dame, gaat lekker haar gangetje, is aanhankelijk, knuffelt graag, ligt bij je en is nieuwsgierig. Ze is gewend om naar buiten te gaan, is kinderen gewend en een hond, van alle markten thuis dus! We zoeken een liefdevol thuis met ruimte en een veilige tuin waar ze lekker veel aandacht krijgt.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
De Poezenboot
Living with Mayla
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by De Poezenboot · AmsterdamLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Mayla home

What you'll need for Mayla 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 Mayla

What life with Mayla looks like

Mayla is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at De Poezenboot in Amsterdam.

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 Mayla, answered.

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