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Murphy

Mixed Breed · Male

Meet Murphy! Murphy is a sturdy, neutered tom with a big heart. He is a real sweetheart who loves people and can thoroughly enjoy a lovely cuddle session. He doesn't really share his love with other animals. Other cats and animals are not really his thing. Murphy would rather be the only pet, so all the attention is just for him! For Murphy we are looking for a nice home where he gets all the love and attention he deserves. A place where he can also go outside to enjoy the fresh air once he is settled in. Because this handsome fellow loves that! Are you looking for a sweet, cozy tomcat who would love to be the center of your world? Maybe Murphy is your new best friend!

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Maak kennis met Murphy! Murphy is een stoere, gecastreerde kater met een klein hartje. Hij is een echte goedzak die dol is op mensen en volop kan genieten van een heerlijk kroelmomentje. Zijn liefde deelt hij alleen liever niet met andere dieren. Andere katten en dieren zijn namelijk niet echt zijn ding. Murphy wil het liefst het enige huisdier zijn, zodat alle aandacht helemaal voor hem is! Voor Murphy zoeken we een fijn thuis waar hij alle liefde en aandacht krijgt die hij verdient. Een plekje waar hij, wanneer hij eenmaal gewend is, ook lekker naar buiten kan om van de frisse buitenlucht te genieten. Want dat vindt deze knapperd fantastisch! Ben jij op zoek naar een lieve, gezellige kater die graag het middelpunt van jouw wereld is? Misschien is Murphy wel jouw nieuwe beste vriend!

Size

Small

Age

—

Location

🇳🇱Netherlands

Shelter

De Dierenstee

Living with Murphy

✓Neutered
✓Good with cats

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About Murphy

What life with Murphy looks like

Murphy is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at De Dierenstee 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 Murphy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Murphy?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. De Dierenstee handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Murphy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Murphy if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — De Dierenstee 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Murphy 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 Murphy 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 De Dierenstee early rather than rehoming privately; they know Murphy 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.