How do I contact the shelter about Mika?

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

Can I adopt Mika if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden 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 Mika 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 Mika 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 Stevenshage Leiden early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mika 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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Mika

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 9 years

Hi, I'm Mika and I'm 14 years young. I've been in the animal shelter for a while now and I don't really understand why no one would want to take me in. I love cuddles and often come to sit on your couch. It's cozy to spend our evenings together like that. Even when there's a visitor, I greet everyone cheerfully and make sure they can give me a pat. At the animal shelter, I often chill on the volunteers' laps. It's great that they think that's nice, you know. I feel fit and still chase a string around. I really want to play and, by the way, also enjoy a little fresh air outside. There are so many fun things to do. Relaxing under bushes, chasing a leaf, getting brown in the sunshine. I'm just a super cute cat and I'm definitely worth getting a nice new home. By the way, I don't like a lot of hustle and bustle, and I think children are a bit too much. I prefer a quiet household with an owner who understands that I love cuddles but also likes to have my own time for cuddles. Mika has early-stage kidney failure and is on a kidney diet.

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Hoi, ik ben Mika en ik ben 15 jaar jong. Ik zit alweer een tijdje in het asiel en snap eigenlijk niet zo goed waarom niemand mij in huis zou willen hebben. Ik hou van knuffelen en kom regelmatig bij je op de bank zitten. Gezellig om zo samen op de bank onze avonden door te brengen. Ook als er bezoek komt begroet ik iedereen vrolijk en zorg dat ze me een aai kunnen geven. In de opvang zit ik regelmatig bij de vrijwilligers te chillen op schoot. Leuk dat ze dat vinden joh. Verder voel ik me nog fit en ren gewoon nog achter een hengel aan. Wil echt nog wel spelen en trouwens ook buiten even een luchtje scheppen. Er zijn daar zoveel leuke dingen te ondernemen. Relaxen onder de struiken, achter een blaadje aan rennen, bruin worden in het zonnetje. Ik ben gewoon een super leuke kat en ben het echt wel waard om nog een fijn nieuw thuis te krijgen. Van drukte hou ik trouwens niet, kinderen vind ik iets teveel van het goede. Heb liever een rustig huishouden met een baasje die snapt dat ik van een knuffel hou, maar wel graag zelf bepaal wanneer het knuffeltijd is. Mika heeft beginnend nierfalen en krijgt nierdieet.

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Age

Adult · 9 years

Location

🇳🇱Leiden

Shelter

Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden

Living with Mika

✓Good with kids

Cared for by Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden · Leiden Learn about European Shorthair →

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Mika home

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About Mika

What life with Mika looks like

Mika is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden in Leiden.

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 Mika, answered.

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