How do I contact the shelter about Metalsi?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierentehuis Zeist handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Metalsi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Metalsi if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierentehuis Zeist 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 Metalsi 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 Metalsi 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 Zeist early rather than rehoming privately; they know Metalsi 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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Adopt Metalsi

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 6 years

Breed: European Shorthair. Gender: male.Date of birth: 24-05-2020.Can be with dogs: no.Can be with cats: no.Can be with small children: no.Can be with big children: no.Can live in an apartment: no.Can live in a garden: yes.This is Metalsi. He has become accustomed to being alone because his previous owner could no longer take care of him. Metalsi is a nice, adventurous and loving cat who likes to be outside. When you visit him, he will greet you immediately with a greeting and a cuddle. We have come to know him as very gentle. For Metalsi we are looking for a new home where there are no children, where he eventually has the possibility to go outside. Will you come and meet him? Animal shelter ZeistWoudenbergseweg 293711 AA AusterlitzT. 231E. 0030.02.597NL96 RABO 58t.n.v. Stichting Dierentehuis Zeist e.o. [data-form-index="0"].gform-theme,[data-parent-form="10_0"]{--gf-color-primary: ;--gf-color-primary-rgb: 32, 76, 229;--gf-color-primary-contrast: ;--gf-color-primary-contrast-rgb: 255, 255, 255;--gf-color-primary-darker: ;--gf-color-primary-lighter: ;--gf-color-secondary: ;--gf-color-secondary-rgb: 255, 255, 255;--gf-color-secondary-contrast: ;--gf-color-secondary-contrast-rgb: 17, 35, 55;--gf-color-secondary-darker: ;--gf-color-secondary-lighter: ;--gf-color-out-ctrl-light: rgba(17, 35, 55, 0.1);--gf-color-out-ctrl-light-rgb: 17, 35, 55;--gf-color-out-ctrl-light-darker: rgba(104, 110, 119, 0.35);--gf-color-out-ctrl-light-lighter: ;--gf-color-out-ctrl-dark: ;--gf-color-out-ctrl-dark-rgb: 88, 94, 106;--gf-color-out-ctrl-dark-darker: ;--gf-color-out-ctrl-dark-lighter: rgba(17, 35, 55, 0.65);--gf-color-in-ctrl: ;--gf-color-in-ctrl-rgb: 255, 255, 255;--gf-color-in-ctrl-contrast: ;--gf-color-in-ctrl-contrast-rgb: 17, 35, 55;--gf-color-in-ctrl-darker: ;--gf-color-in-ctrl-lighter: ;--gf-color-in-ctrl-primary: ;--gf-color-in-ctrl-primary-rgb: 32, 76, 229;--gf-color-in-ctrl-primary-contrast: ;--gf-color-in-ctrl-primary-contrast-rgb: 255, 255, 255;--gf-color-in-ctrl-primary-darker: ;--gf-color-in-ctrl-primary-lighter: ;--gf-color-in-ctrl-light: rgba(17, 35, 55, 0.1);--gf-color-in-ctrl-light-rgb: 17, 35, 55;--gf-color-in-ctrl-light-darker: rgba(104, 110, 119, 0.35);--gf-color-in-ctrl-light-lighter: ;--gf-color-in-ctrl-dark: ;--gf-color-in-ctrl-dark-rgb: 88, 94, 106;--gf-color-in-ctrl-dark-darker: ;--gf-color-in-ctrl-dark-lighter: rgba(17, 35, 55, 0.65);--gf-radius: 3px;--gf-font-size-secondary: 14px;--gf-font-size-tertiary: 13px;--gf-icon-ctrl-number: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='8' height='14' viewBox='0 0 8 14' fill='none' xmlns=' fill-rule='evenodd' clip-rule='evenodd' d='M4 0C4.26522 5.96046e-08 4.5195

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Ras: Europese korthaar. Geslacht: mannelijkGeboortedatum: 24-05-2020Kan met honden: neeKan met katten: neeKan bij kleine kinderen: neeKan bij grote kinderen: neeKan in een appartement: neeKan in een tuin: ja Dit is Metalsi. Hij is in afstand gekomen omdat zijn vorige eigenaar helaas niet meer voor hem kon zorgen. Metalsi is een leuke, ondernemende en lieve kat die graag buiten is. Wanneer je bij hem op bezoek komt verwelkomt hij je direct met een begroeting en een knuffel. Wij hebben hem leren kennen als erg zachtaardig. Voor Metalsi zijn wij opzoek naar een nieuw thuis waar er geen kinderen wonen, waar hij op termijn de mogelijkheid heeft om naar buiten te gaan. Kom jij eens lang om kennis met hem te maken? Dierentehuis ZeistWoudenbergseweg 293711 AA AusterlitzT. 231E. 0030.02.597NL96 RABO 58t.n.v. Stichting Dierentehuis Zeist e.o. 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Size

Small

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇳🇱AA Austerlitz

Shelter

Dierentehuis Zeist

Living with Metalsi

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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About Metalsi

What life with Metalsi looks like

Metalsi is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Zeist in AA Austerlitz.

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 Metalsi, answered.

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