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Ozzy

Male · Adult · 9 years

Ozzy is a cat who was brought to DOA by his previous owner because he would often pee outside of the litter box. Within an hour, it became clear that something was seriously wrong with him and he received a catheter. He has since undergone surgery which made me more female than male, and voila! I now use the litter box normally again. I also eat a special diet to keep my bladder healthy. I don't like too much noise and prefer not to live with other cats. The stress in my previous home caused my problems, so let's avoid that now!

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Meer foto's komen nog hoor, ik ben namelijk heel knap maar had er gewoon even geen zin in. Mijn naam is Ozzy en mijn vorige baasje heeft mij naar DOA gebracht omdat ik veel naast de bak plaste. Binnen een uur wisten ze dat er iets goed mis was met mij, en heb ik een katheter gekregen. Inmiddels ben ik geopereerd waardoor ik meer vrouw dan man ben, en voilà! Ik plas weer normaal op de kattenbak. Ik eet ook een speciaal dieet om mijn blaas gezond te houden. Ik houd niet van te veel drukte en woon liever niet met andere katten. Door stress in mijn vorige huis zijn mijn klachten gekomen, dus laten we die nu maar uit de weg gaan!

Size
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Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam
Living with Ozzy
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam · Amsterdam
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Ozzy home

What you'll need for Ozzy 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 Ozzy

What life with Ozzy looks like

Ozzy is a adult cat waiting at DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

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.

Amsterdam, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ozzy, answered.

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