How do I contact the shelter about Nelis?

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

Can I adopt Nelis if I live in another country?

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

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 3 years

European Shorthair. Male. Born: 01-01-2023. Can with dogs: no. Can with cats: unknown. Can with small children: no. Can with large children: no. Can in an apartment: no. Can in a garden: yes. This is Nelis. He has spent some time on the streets and was brought to our shelter by the animal ambulance. We have no idea what happened to Nelis, he is a very shy cat. He is slowly making steps to show more of himself but he still finds everything exciting. For Nelis, we are looking for a one or two-person household with people who have experience with anxious cats and give him time to settle in his new home. It is also important that his new owner has no expectations in terms of petting and being on his lap. For Nelis, it is important that he feels safe and makes contact from there. Do you have experience with anxious cats and are you curious about Nelis? Then contact our shelter. Animal Shelter Zeist Woudenbergseweg 29 3711 AA Austerlitz T. 0031 30 259796 RABO 58n.v. Stichting Dierentehuis Zeist e.o. [data-form-index="0"] Instagram This field is for validation purposes and should not be changed. Email address (required) Keep me informed!

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Ras: Europese korthaar. Geslacht: mannelijk Geboortedatum: 01-01-2023Kan met honden: neeKan met katten: onbekendKan bij kleine kinderen: neeKan bij grote kinderen: neeKan in een appartement: neeKan in een tuin: jaDit is Nelis.Hij heeft een poos op straat doorgebracht en is door de dierenambulance naar ons tehuis gebracht.We hebben geen idee wat er met Nelis is gebeurd, het is een erg schuwe kat.Langzaam maakt hij stapjes om meer van zichzelf te laten zien maar hij blijft het allemaal maar spannend vinden.Voor Nelis zijn wij opzoek naar een 1 of 2 persoonshuishouden met mensen die ervaring hebben met angstige katten en hem de tijd gunnen om te aarden in zijn nieuwe huis.Het is ook belangrijk dat zijn nieuwe eigenaar geen verwachtingen heeft op het gebied van aaien en op schoot komen.Voor Nelis is het belangrijk dat hij zich veilig voelt en daar vanuit het contact maakt.Heb jij ervaring met angstige katten en ben jij benieuwd naar Nelis?Neem dan contact op met ons tehuis. Dierentehuis ZeistWoudenbergseweg 293711 AA AusterlitzT. 231E. 0030.02.597NL96 RABO 58t.n.v. Stichting Dierentehuis Zeist e.o. [data-form-index="0"] LinkedInDit veld is bedoeld voor validatiedoeleinden en moet niet worden gewijzigd.E-mailadres(Vereist) Hou me op de hoogte! setTimeout(function(){var ct_input_name = "ct_checkjs_bc6dc48b743dc5d013b1abaebd2faed2";if (document.getElementById(ct_input_name) !== null) {var ct_input_value = }}, 1000); gform.initializeOnLoaded( function() {jQuery('').on('load',function(){var contents = jQuery(this).contents().find('*').html();var is_postback = contents.indexOf('GF_AJAX_POSTBACK') >= 0;if(!is_postback){return;}var form_content = jQuery(this).contents().find('');var is_confirmation = jQuery(this).contents().find('').length > 0;var is_redirect = contents.indexOf('gformRedirect(){') >= 0;var is_form = form_content.length > 0 && ! is_redirect && ! is_confirmation;var mt = parseInt(jQuery('html').css('margin-top'), 10) + parseInt(jQuery('body').css('margin-top'), 10) + 100;if(is_form){jQuery('').html(form_content.html());if(form_content.hasClass('gform_validation_error')){jQuery('').addClass('gform_validation_error');} else {jQuery('').removeClass('gform_validation_error');}setTimeout( function() { /* delay the scroll by 50 milliseconds to fix a bug in chrome */ jQuery(document).scrollTop(jQuery('').offset().top - mt); }, 50 );var current_page = jQuery('').val();jQuery(document).trigger('gform_page_loaded', [10, current_page]);window['gf_submitting_10'] = false;}else if(!is_redirect){var confirmation_content = jQuery(this).contents().find('.GF_AJAX_POSTBACK').html();if(!confirmation_content){confirmation_content = contents;}jQuery('

Size

Small

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇳🇱AA Austerlitz

Shelter

Dierentehuis Zeist

Living with Nelis

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

Cared for by Dierentehuis Zeist · AA Austerlitz Learn about European Shorthair →

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About Nelis

What life with Nelis looks like

Nelis is a small young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Zeist in AA Austerlitz.

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.

AA Austerlitz, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nelis, answered.

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