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Poekie

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 18 years

Poekie is the name, no, it's not original. But I myself am quite original! I have beautiful eyes, which show that I have lived for many years, and I can't see very well anymore. Sometimes I bump into things a bit because of that. At DOA it turned out that I had a terrible mouth, so almost everything was pulled out. That wasn't much fun but I'm recovering from that now. Things are finally getting a little better for me, but I need to build up trust in people again. I don't need a big house or a huge garden, a small enclosed balcony would be very nice. And someone who can build a bond with me in peace, who wants to get to know me?

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Poekie is de naam, nee origineel is het niet. Maar ikzelf ben best origineel! Ik heb prachtige ogen, waaraan je kan zien dat ik al wat jaartjes heb geleefd, ik zie ook niet zo heel goed meer. Soms bots ik daardoor een beetje tegen dingen aan. Bij DOA bleek dat ik een vreselijk slecht gebit had, daardoor is bijna alles getrokken. Dat was geen pretje maar daar ben ik nu van aan het bijkomen. Nu gaat het eindelijk weer iets beter met mij, maar ik moet het vertrouwen in mensen weer een beetje opbouwen. Ik heb geen groot huis of mega tuin nodig, een afgeschermd balkonnetje zou wel heel lekker zijn. En iemand die in alle rust met mij een band kan opbouwen, wie wil mij leren kennen?

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 18 years
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam
Living with Poekie
  • Spayed
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Poekie home

What you'll need for Poekie 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 Poekie

What life with Poekie looks like

Poekie is a large senior european shorthair cat waiting at DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇳🇱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 Poekie, answered.

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