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Ottertje

Mixed Breed · Male · 6 months

Ottertje is an incredibly fun and enthusiastic tomcat who loves to be everywhere with his nose. Where you are, Ottertje is never far away! He runs happily through the whole house, climbs easily to the highest spots on the scratching post and loves to run after you. This social boy gets along well with other cats and is just plain fun with everything and everyone. He would love to have a fun cat friend to play and prank with. Ottertje also gets along well with children. He is also used to dogs, so a house with a dog is no problem for him. In short: Ottertje is a happy, social and active tomcat who loves to be part of family life. A playful friend and a house full of fun? That makes Ottertje very happy!

NL·Show original

Ottertje is een ontzettend leuke en enthousiaste kater die graag overal met zijn neus bovenop staat. Waar jij bent, is Ottertje niet ver weg! Hij rent vrolijk het hele huis door, klimt met gemak naar de hoogste plekjes van de krabpaal en vindt het heerlijk om lekker achter je aan te rennen. Deze sociale jongen kan goed overweg met andere katten en is eigenlijk gewoon gezellig met alles en iedereen. Hij heeft dan ook graag een leuk kattenmaatje om samen mee te spelen en kattenkwaad uit te halen. Ook met kinderen kan Ottertje goed overweg. Daarnaast is hij gewend aan honden, dus een huis waar al een hond woont is voor hem geen probleem. Kortom: Ottertje is een vrolijke, sociale en actieve kater die graag onderdeel is van het gezinsleven. Een speels maatje en een huis vol gezelligheid? Daar wordt Ottertje helemaal blij van!

Size
Age
6 months
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem
Living with Ottertje
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem · NetherlandsLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Ottertje home

What you'll need for Ottertje 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 Ottertje

What life with Ottertje looks like

Ottertje is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem 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 Ottertje, answered.

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