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Pantoffel

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Pantoffel is a 2-year-old female cat. She was brought to us as a stray, and we know nothing about her past. This is very unfortunate, as we would love to know what she has experienced. She is very scared and initially also very angry. She would only hide under her blanket and lash out when we approached her. She is still not comfortable and can quickly growl, but she is showing herself more and more and sometimes seeks some contact. Although she doesn't let herself be petted yet, she looks interested when you talk to her, and she enjoys eating liquid snacks you offer. Pantoffel is looking for a quiet, stable household where her owner wants to invest energy in building a trusting relationship with her. She will only show her true self when that bond is established. It will take time, but we think Pantoffel is definitely worth it.

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Pantoffel is een poes van 2 jaar oud. Ze is als vondeling bij ons gebracht, over haar verleden weten wij niets. Erg jammer, aangezien we zo graag willen weten wat ze heeft meegemaakt. Ze is zo bang en in het begin ook erg boos. Pantoffel zat eigenlijk alleen maar onder haar kleedje en als we in haar buurt kwamen viel ze naar ons uit. Nog steeds is ze niet op haar gemak en kan ze snel gaan grommen, maar ze laat zich steeds meer zien en zoekt soms wat contact. Niet dat ze ze zich al laat aaien, maar ze kijkt geïnteresseerd toe als je tegen haar praat en snoepen van een liquid snack die je aanbiedt is toch ook wel heel fijn. Pantoffel is op zoek naar een rustig, stabiel huishouden waar haar baasje er energie in wil steken om een vertrouwensband met haar te krijgen. Haar ware ik zal ze pas gaan tonen als die band er is. Het zal tijd kosten, maar wij denken dat Pantoffel dat helemaal waard is.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇳🇱Leiden
Shelter
Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden
Cared for by Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden · LeidenLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Pantoffel home

What you'll need for Pantoffel in week one.

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  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
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    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 Pantoffel

What life with Pantoffel looks like

Pantoffel is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden in Leiden.

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 Pantoffel, answered.

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