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European Shorthair · Female · Kitten · 9 months

Character description for foster family: Muis & Mittens came to us as very young kittens with a respiratory infection. Soon it became clear that the pair also had ringworm. After months of treatment and recovery, Mice and Mittens are finally ready for a new home. After such a turbulent start, you might expect Mice and Mittens to be uncertain and distant... nothing could be further from the truth! This pair is extremely social, affectionate, and love people. They visibly enjoy attention, find visitors very pleasant, and prefer to play with their humans. Playing is an extremely important part of their day, but both also love cuddling moments. This is accompanied by loud purring and love bites (from Mittens). We are looking for a cozy, loving household where someone is usually at home. Mice and Mittens can be kept as indoor cats, provided they receive enough space, stimulation, and play opportunities. An enclosed balcony or garden would be greatly appreciated, but is not a must. We expect the pair to be placed well with children of all ages.

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Karakterbeschrijving gastgezin: Muis & Mittens kwamen als piepjonge kittens bij ons binnen met niesziekte. Al gauw bleek het koppel óók schimmel (ringworm) te hebben. Na maanden van behandelen en herstel zijn Muis en Mittens eindelijk klaar voor een nieuw thuis. Na zo’n turbulente start zou je verwachten dat Muis en Mittens onzeker en afstandelijk zouden zijn… niets is minder waar! Dit duo is ontzettend sociaal, aanhankelijk en dol op mensen. Ze genieten zichtbaar van aandacht, vinden visite maar al te gezellig en spelen het liefst samen met hun mensen. Spelen is een uitermate belangrijk onderdeel van de dag, maar beiden zijn ook dol op knuffelmomenten. Dit gaat gepaard met luid gespin en liefdesbeetjes (van Mittens). We zoeken voor dit koppel een gezellig, liefdevol huishouden waar vaak iemand thuis is. Muis en Mittens kunnen als binnenkatten gehouden worden, mits ze voldoende ruimte, uitdaging en speelmogelijkheden krijgen. Een afgesloten balkon of tuin zullen ze erg waarderen, maar is geen must. We verwachten dat het koppel prima bij kinderen van alle leeftijden geplaatst kan worden. Ga terug

Size
Age
Kitten · 9 months
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierentehuis Arnhem
Living with Muis & Mittens
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Muis & Mittens home

What you'll need for Muis & Mittens 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 Muis & Mittens

What life with Muis & Mittens looks like

Muis & Mittens is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Arnhem in Netherlands.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇳🇱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 Muis & Mittens, answered.

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