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Moussie

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 9 years

Moussie is a 12-year-old cat. She was brought to us when her owner was no longer able to care for her. The first thing you notice when you meet Moussie is that she has several lumps on her body. Fortunately, these are fatty lumps and she can live with them just fine. They just look a bit unusual, but Moussie doesn't seem to mind. She's cheerful and just wants lots of attention. She'll definitely appreciate the cuddles we give her and probably won't mind if there's someone at home regularly in her new house. She can also vocalize that you shouldn't overlook her. Although Moussie isn't as active anymore, she still enjoys going for a walk outside. Giving her up isn't something she's concerned about.

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Moussie is een poes van 11 jaar oud. Ze is bij ons gebracht, nadat de eigenaar niet meer in staat was om voor haar te zorgen. Het eerste wat toch wel opvalt als je Moussie ontmoet is dat ze verschillende bulten over haar lichaam heeft. Gelukkig zijn dit vetbulten en kan ze hier prima mee leven. Het ziet er alleen wat apart uit, maar daar heeft Moussie echt geen boodschap aan. Ook is ze wat te dik en heeft vachtverzorging nodig, iets wat ze zelf gelukkig geen probleem vindt. Ze staat vrolijk in het leven en wil vooral lekker veel aandacht. Geniet van de knuffels die wij haar geven en vindt het vast niet erg als er in haar nieuwe huis regelmatig iemand thuis is. Vocaal kan ze ook wel laten weten dat je haar zeker niet over het hoofd moet zien. Heel druk is Moussie niet meer, toch geniet ze nog wel van een wandeling buiten. Dit opgeven is nog niet aan de orde wat haar betreft.

Size
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇳🇱Leiden
Shelter
Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden
Cared for by Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden · LeidenLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Moussie home

What you'll need for Moussie 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
    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 Moussie

What life with Moussie looks like

Moussie 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.

Leiden, Netherlands browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Moussie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Moussie?
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 Moussie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Moussie 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 Moussie 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 Moussie 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 Moussie 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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