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Pepita en Sesam

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten · 3 months

Pepita and Sesam are two kittens, approximately 12 weeks old. They were found separately but have been together since then and want to stay that way. Pepita is a playful kitten. She chats a lot and loves to come and get a hug all day long. She also likes to lie down with you to take a nap. Pepita loves to play with strings and yarn. She enjoys roughhousing and cuddling with her sister. Together with Sesam, she goes on adventures around the house! Sesam is a sweet, playful, and adventurous kitten. She loves toys. She likes to catch flies, but this doesn't quite work out yet... Sesam likes to chill in her own spot, but also likes to cuddle and play with her "sister". She likes to be hugged, but this can still be a bit scary for her.

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Pepita en Sesam zijn twee poesjes van ongeveer 12 weken oud. Ze zijn afzonderlijk van elkaar gevonden, maar zijn sindsdien samen en willen dit zo houden. Pepita is een olijk poesje. Ze is kletst er op los en komt de hele dag door graag een knuffel halen. Ze komt ook graag bij je liggen om een slaapje te doen. Pepita is gek op touwtjes en garen om mee te spelen. Ze vindt het heel leuk om met haar zusje te ravotten en te kroelen. Samen met Sesam gaat ze op avontuur in huis! Sesam is een lief, vrolijk en ondernemend poesje. Ze houdt veel van speeltjes. Ze vindt het leuk om vliegen te vangen, maar dit lukt nog niet helemaal…Sesam vindt het fijn om op haar eigen plekje te chillen, maar mag ook graag kroelen en spelen met haar ‘zusje’. Ze vindt het leuk om geknuffeld te worden, maar dit is soms nog wel wat spannend voor haar.

Size
Age
Kitten · 3 months
Location
🇳🇱Leiden
Shelter
Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden
Cared for by Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden · LeidenLearn about European Shorthair

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Bringing Pepita en Sesam home

What you'll need for Pepita en Sesam in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Pepita en Sesam

What life with Pepita en Sesam looks like

Pepita en Sesam is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden in Leiden.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇳🇱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.

Leiden, Netherlands browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pepita en Sesam, answered.

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