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Noortje

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Noortje is a sweet and curious lady with a playful personality. She loves being petted and often climbs onto your lap. She doesn't like to lie down (yet). She prefers to lie next to you. Noortje doesn't enjoy her freedom being restricted; she can become a bit fierce then. Noortje came to the foster family with her kittens, whom she lovingly cared for. Now Noortje and her kittens are ready for their next step! We are looking for a loving, cozy household where everything revolves around her. We will place her with children aged 6 years old or older. We won't place her with other cats, as she reacts to the cats of the foster family. After an adjustment period, Noortje wants to go outside to explore the green and peaceful surroundings.

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Karakterbeschrijving gastgezin: Noortje is een lieve, nieuwsgierige dame met een speels karakter. Ze komt graag bij je voor een aai een klimt steeds vaker op schoot. Rustig liggen doet ze (nog) niet. Bij voorkeur komt ze naast je liggen. Noortje vindt het niet fijn in haar vrijheid beperkt te worden; dan kan ze wat fel uit de hoek komen. Noortje is met haar kittens bij het gastgezin gekomen. Deze heeft ze liefdevol verzorgd. Inmiddels zijn Noortje en haar kittens klaar voor de volgende stap! We zoeken voor Noortje een liefdevol, gezellig huishouden waar alles even helemaal om haar mag draaien. We plaatsen haar eventueel bij kinderen vanaf 6 jaar oud. We plaatsen haar niet bij soortgenoten, aangezien ze vel op de katten van het gastgezin reageert. Na een wenperiode wil Noortje naar buiten om de groene, rustige omgeving te verkennen. Ga terug

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierentehuis Arnhem
Living with Noortje
  • Spayed
Cared for by Dierentehuis Arnhem · NetherlandsLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Noortje home

What you'll need for Noortje in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Noortje

What life with Noortje looks like

Noortje is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Arnhem 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.

Netherlands, Netherlands browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Noortje, answered.

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