How do I contact the shelter about Poekie?

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 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 — 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 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 Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden 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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European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Hi, I'm Poekie and I'm 8 years old. I was asked if I wanted to introduce myself here, no problem of course. Actually, I can be very short: I'm a tabby. Most of you probably know how I am in terms of character, right? Do you still want to know more? Well, I do whatever I want and can entertain myself very well. I don't need a lot of cuddles, but if I want a few pats on my head, I'll let you know. If you don't follow my rules, you'll get a tap. Of course, only the owner can sometimes stroke me, visitors are not allowed. 'Looking is allowed, touching is not' is the rule. Furthermore, I'm very playful and love running around. I sprint through the house as if I'm running the Leiden marathon and like playing with aluminum foil balls. I also like playing outside and a hole in the wall through which I can freely go outside sounds great. How cool, I can just do more of what I want. What a joy it is to be a cat, then you can do that. And don't worry, I pay my rent once a month properly in the form of a mouse I bring home. I actually want to be very tough, but honestly, that doesn't work so well, because I'm quite easily scared by noises. For example, strong wind or children playing outside. If you live near a school, don't call me. If there are regular children in your house, then definitely not. I think a household with a maximum of two people is enough. I think other cats are stupid, especially those two that lived in my previous house. My previous neighbors suddenly had a barking four-legged animal, which I wasn't happy about either. Too scary. I get a bladder diet, but I don't make a fuss about food. I've also eaten a whole mountain of elastic bands once. That wasn't fun, I had to go to the vet. Naturally, I'm totally not a fan of that... I don't want to do that again, so keep elastic bands away from me and also pieces of foam rubber, like makeup sponges. Sometimes I gnaw a bit on my toys, those I really didn't plan to eat. Well, I'm Poekie, I've written quite a long text for you. Are you looking for a cozy, active, stubborn, independent, individualistic, shy, tough, and above all handsome cat? Contact me! And by the way, I have a clean mouth again thanks to the shelter's vet.

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Hoi, ik ben Poekie en ik ben 8 jaar oud. Er is me gevraagd of ik mezelf hier wil voorstellen, geen probleem natuurlijk. Eigenlijk kan ik heel kort zijn: ik ben een lapje. De meeste van jullie weten dan wel hoe ik ben qua karakter, toch? Wil je toch meer weten? Nou, ik doe lekker wat ik wil en kan mezelf erg goed vermaken. Veel knuffels hoef ik niet, maar als ik een paar aaitjes over m'n bol wil dan kom ik me wel melden. Hou je je niet aan mijn regels, dan krijg je een tik. Uiteraard mag alleen de eigenaar mij soms aaien, bezoek sowieso niet. ‘Kijken mag, aankomen niet' is de regel. Verder ben ik nog erg speels en vind het heerlijk om rond te rennen. Ik sprint door het huis alsof ik de marathon van Leiden loop en speel graag met balletjes van aluminiumfolie. Ben ook graag buiten spelen en zo’n gat in de muur waardoor ik vrij naar buiten kan lijkt me wel wat. Hoe gaaf, kan ik gewoon nog meer doen wat ik wil. Wat is het toch fijn om een kat te zijn, dan mag dat. En geen zorgen, ik betaal 1x per maand braaf de huur in de vorm van een muis die ik thuis kom brengen. Ik wil eigenlijk heel stoer zijn, maar eerlijk gezegd lukt dat niet zo goed, want ik ben best snel bang voor geluiden. Zoals bijvoorbeeld harde wind of spelende kinderen buiten. Woon je in de buurt van een school, mij niet bellen. Zijn er regelmatig kinderen in je huis, dan al helemaal niet. Ik vind een huishouden met maximaal twee personen wel genoeg. Andere katten vind ik stom, vooral die twee die in mijn vorige huis wonen. Mijn vorige buren hadden opeens een blaffende viervoeter, ook daar was ik niet blij mee. Veel te eng. Ik krijg blaasdieet voeding, maar doe niet zo moeilijk met eten. Ik heb ook wel eens een hele berg elastiekjes opgegeten. Dat was niet zo tof toen, moest ik naar de dierenarts. Waar ik natuurlijk totaal geen fan van ben… Dat doe ik liever niet meer, dus hou elastiekjes maar uit m'n buurt en ook stukjes schuimrubber trouwens, zoals make-up sponsjes. Af en toe knaag ik een beetje aan m'n speeltjes, die was ik dan echt niet van plan op te eten. Nou ik ben dus Poekie, best nog een lang stukje tekst voor jullie geschreven. Zoek je een gezellige, actieve, eigenwijze, zelfstandige, eigenzinnige, verlegen, pittige en vooral knappe poes? Meld je voor mij! En o ja, ik heb sinds kort weer een schoon gebit dankzij de dierenarts van het asiel.

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇳🇱Leiden

Shelter

Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden

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About Poekie

What life with Poekie looks like

Poekie 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 Poekie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Poekie?: 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 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 — 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 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 Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden 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.