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Adopt Rex

Male · Adult · 9 years

Hi, I'm Rex and I'm 12 years old. I'm not only the oldest in the section where I'm located, but I'm definitely the prettiest too. I was brought here because my old owner wasn't home much. Honestly, I didn't like that very much. I'd rather just sit on someone's lap all day and love getting cuddles. Of course, only from my own owner; with visitors or children, I have nothing. Then I look for a quiet spot or run outside. I came from a quiet household and feel most comfortable there. It doesn't have to be all that crazy for me anymore; I enjoy peace and stability. And of course, lots of cuddles from my new owner. I've been to the animal shelter for a dental check-up and now have a nice, clean set of teeth.

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Hoi ik ben Rex en ik ben 12 jaar. Ik ben niet alleen de oudste van de afdeling waar ik zit, maar zeker ook de knapste natuurlijk. Ik ben hier gebracht aangezien m’n oude baasje niet veel thuis was. Dat vond ik niet zo leuk eigenlijk. Het liefst zit ik gewoon de hele dag op schoot en wil ik maar wat graag knuffelen. Uiteraard wel alleen bij m’n eigenaar, met bezoek of kinderen heb ik helemaal niets. Dan zoek ik een rustig plekje op, of vlucht naar buiten. Ik kom uit een rustig huishouden en voel me daar echt het prettigst. Het hoeft van mij allemaal zo gek niet meer, ik geniet van rust en stabiliteit. En natuurlijk veel knuffels van m’n nieuwe baasje. Ik ben hier op het asiel naar de tandarts geweest en heb weer een keurig schoon gebit.

Size
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇳🇱Leiden
Shelter
Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden
Living with Rex
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Cared for by Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden · Leiden

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Rex home

What you'll need for Rex 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 Rex

What life with Rex looks like

Rex is a adult 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.

Leiden, Netherlands browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rex, answered.

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