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Ricky

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

I am very small and fluffy, and I have a lot of love to give. I came in with some neglect, but after a tough dental treatment and recovery, I'm finally looking for that fantastic new loving place. I'm used to a busy household and really enjoy it. I can live in a spacious apartment with an enclosed balcony or a house with an enclosed garden. I'm not a street cat, so to speak, and I like being indoors. I prefer to be close to home and my owner. If you're interested in this wonderful cat, please send us an email with information about your experience with cats, your living situation, and what you expect from your new housemate. Please include your phone number as well.

NL·Show original

Ik ben zeer klein van stuk en lekker harig en ook nog eens veel liefde om te geven. Ik kwam met behoorlijk wat achterstallig onderhoudt binnen en nu na een pittige gebitsbehandeling en herstel daarvan ben ik eindelijk op zoek naar die fantastische nieuwe liefdevolle plek. Ik ben een druk huishouden gewend en vind dat ook echt wel gezellig. Ik kan op een ruim appartement met afgesloten balkon of een huis met afgesloten tuin. Ik ben geen kat van de straat zullen we maar zeggen en gebonden aan huis. Ik vind het gezelliger om lekker in de buurt van huis en baas te zijn. Heeft u interesse in deze kanjer dan ontvangen we graag een mail met informatie over onder andere uw ervaring met katten, uw woon en leefsituatie en wat uw verwachting is van uw nieuwe huisgenoot. U kunt ons mailen naar en vermeld daar ook graag uw telefoonnummer bij.

Size
Tiny
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇳🇱Hilversum
Shelter
Dierenasiel Crailo
Living with Ricky
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Dierenasiel Crailo · HilversumLearn about European Shorthair

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Bringing Ricky home

What you'll need for Ricky 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 Ricky

What life with Ricky looks like

Ricky is a very small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Crailo in Hilversum.

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.

Hilversum, Netherlands browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ricky, answered.

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