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Puk

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This is Puk, a sturdy and sweet tomcat with a distinct personality. Puk knows exactly what he wants and what he doesn't want. He loves to be petted, but on his own terms. As soon as he's had enough, he makes it very clear. Puk is not a cat who is happy in a small house or apartment where he has little space to expend his energy. He needs a lot of room to run and live. A home where he can go outside and where the environment really suits him: a house on the edge of the woods, among the fields or in a quiet rural area. Puk was found in the countryside. And it's precisely there that he seems to be completely at ease. That's why we think it's very important for Puk to be able to be rehomed in a suitable outdoor environment. A place where he can follow his natural behavior, explore and decide for himself where he spends his time. Puk is an independent tomcat with character, who comes into his own best when he is given the space to be himself. Who understands Puk, respects his boundaries and can give him the freedom and environment he needs, gets a beautiful cat with a very own personality in return.

NL·Show original

Dit is Puk, een stoere lieve kater met een duidelijk eigen karakter. Puk weet precies wat hij wil en wat hij níet wil. Hij vindt het heerlijk om geaaid te worden, maar wel graag op zijn voorwaarden. Zodra hij er genoeg van heeft, laat hij dat ook heel duidelijk merken. Puk is geen kat die gelukkig wordt in een klein huisje of appartement waar hij weinig ruimte heeft om zijn energie kwijt te kunnen. Hij heeft behoefte aan veel loop- en leefruimte. Een thuis waar hij naar buiten kan en waar de omgeving echt bij hem past: een huis aan de rand van het bos, tussen de landerijen of in een rustig buitengebied. Puk is namelijk gevonden in het buitengebied. En juist daar lijkt hij helemaal in zijn element te zijn. Daarom denken we dat het voor Puk heel belangrijk is dat hij, Weer teruggeplaatst kan worden in een voor hem geschikte buitenomgeving. Een plek waar hij zijn natuurlijke gedrag kan volgen, op ontdekking kan gaan en zelf kan bepalen waar hij zijn tijd doorbrengt. Puk is een zelfstandige kater met karakter, die het beste tot zijn recht komt wanneer hij de ruimte krijgt om zichzelf te zijn. Wie Puk begrijpt, zijn grenzen respecteert en hem de vrijheid en omgeving kan bieden die hij nodig heeft, krijgt er een prachtige kat met een heel eigen persoonlijkheid voor terug.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇳🇱Breda
Shelter
Dierenopvangcentrum Breda
Cared for by Dierenopvangcentrum Breda · Breda

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Puk home

What you'll need for Puk 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
    Editor's pick

    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 Puk

What life with Puk looks like

Puk is a small adult cat waiting at Dierenopvangcentrum Breda in Breda.

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.

Breda, Netherlands browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Puk, answered.

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