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Adopt Poeski

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 11 years

Hi, I'm Poeski and for a long time I haven't been doing so well. My claws grew into my paw pads, my coat was completely matted and I didn't always do everything neatly in the litter box. Now I'm getting the right food, medication and I've been shaved. My claws are trimmed and my litter box is cleaned every day so there will never be any more accidents. I'm almost ready to go to a new home, but I still need a bit more trust. Petting sometimes feels nice but often still scary. So I'm looking for someone who can slowly gain my trust.

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Hoi ik ben Poeski en lange tijd is het niet zo goed met mij gegaan. Mijn nagels groeiden in mijn voetzooltjes, mijn vacht was helemaal verklit en ik deed niet altijd alles netjes op de kattenbak. Inmiddels krijg ik het juiste voer, medicatie en ben ik geschoren. Mijn nagels zijn geknipt en mijn kattenbak wordt elke dag verschoond dus het gaat nooit meer mis. Ik ben bijna klaar om naar een nieuw huisje te gaan, maar heb wel nog wat meer vertrouwen nodig. Aaien vind ik soms al wel fijn maar ook vaak nog eng. Ik zoek dus iemand die rustig aan mijn vertrouwen wint.

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam
Living with Poeski
  • Spayed
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Bringing Poeski home

What you'll need for Poeski 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
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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 Poeski

What life with Poeski looks like

Poeski is a 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Poeski, answered.

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