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Mica

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

Mica is a sweet, affectionate tomcat who loves attention. He enjoys giving head rubs and is happy to be close to you. He doesn't mind being picked up and loves to cuddle on your lap or in your arms. Mica can clearly set boundaries; when he doesn't like something, such as having his paws touched, he will let you know by biting or swiping briefly. It's important to respect his signals and not force him. Fortunately, Mica quickly forgets these moments and seeks your company again. We are looking for a cozy household for Mica where he can be himself and where his humans are regularly present. He can be placed with children from 12 years old. After a settling-in period, Mica wants to go outside to discover the quiet, green surroundings.

NL·Show original

Mica is een lieve, aanhankelijke kater die dol is op aandacht. Hij geeft graag kopjes en vindt het heerlijk om bij je in de buurt te zijn. Oppakken vindt hij geen probleem en hij geniet ervan om op schoot of in je armen te kroelen. Mica kan wel duidelijk zijn grenzen aangeven; wanneer hij iets niet prettig vindt, zoals het vastpakken van zijn pootjes, zal hij dit aangeven door kort te bijten of uit te halen. Het is daarom belangrijk dat zijn signalen goed gerespecteerd worden en hem ook niet te forceren. Gelukkig is Mica dit soort momenten snel weer vergeten en zoekt hij opnieuw je gezelschap op. We zoeken voor Mica een gezellig huishouden waar hij zichzelf mag zijn en zijn mensen regelmatig aanwezig zijn. Hij kan eventueel bij kinderen vanaf 12 jaar oud geplaatst worden. Na een wenperiode wil Mica naar buiten willen om de rustige, groene omgeving te ontdekken. Ga terug

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierentehuis Arnhem
Living with Mica
  • Neutered
Cared for by Dierentehuis Arnhem · NetherlandsLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Mica home

What you'll need for Mica in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
    Editor's pick

    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 Mica

What life with Mica looks like

Mica is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Arnhem 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 Mica, answered.

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