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Rooky

Unknown · Adult · 8 years

Hi there, I'm Rooky... hoi hoi. I'd like to introduce myself to my future staff of my golden basket. Is that you? Cypers-white is the outfit I wear every day. 10 March 2018 is my date of birth, estimated by the specialist who examined my little teeth. Well, that's how they do it when you come roaming off the street like I did. When I arrived at the shelter I had a wound; street life isn't always a bed of roses. I've fully recovered from that and am ready to move to a forever home. At first I was quite reserved at the shelter. Slowly I've been coming more into view, and I'd love to keep up that pace when I come to live with you. Patience and no expectations are important to me in learning to trust people. Those are the first little steps. Letting myself be stroked is still one step too far for now. Regularly offering a tasty bbit of wet food will contribute positively to the settling-in process. Could you make a note of that? You'll understand that a busy family life, with other animals/fellow cats as well, would not do me any good. Just give me a quiet little house and housemates. A few hiding spots and enough room to observe from my own (high) perch would be great. Playing together with, for example, a fishing-rod toy or a ball can strengthen our bond. Have you always dreamed of having a friend for life? A companion to care for, someone you want to grow old with, unconditionally? Then make your dreams come true now! How? Go to and respond to me, quoting Rooky.

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Ik ben Rooky…. hoi hoi. Graag stel ik mijzelf voor aan mijn toekomstig personeel van m’n gouden mandje. Ben jij dat? Cypers-wit is het kostuum dat ik dagelijks draag. 10 maart 2018 is mijn geboortedatum, die is geschat door de specialist die mijn tandjes heeft bekeken. Tja, zo doen ze dat als je net als ik zwervend van de straat komt. Toen ik in de opvang kwam had ik een wond, het straatleven gaat niet altijd over rozen. Daarvan ben ik helemaal genezen en klaar om te verhuizen naar een forever home. In het beginwas ik in de opvang nogal terughoudend. Langzaam ga ik steeds meer in het zicht liggen en dat tempo zou ik graag voortzetten als ik bij jou kom wonen. Geduld en géén verwachtingen zijn voor mij belangrijk om mensen te gaan vertrouwen. Dat zijn de eerste stapjes. Mezelf laten aaien is nu nog een stapje te ver. Regelmatig een lekker hapje natvoer zal positief bijdragen aan het wenproces. Noteer je dat even? Je zult wel begrijpen dat een druk gezinsleven met ook nog andere dieren/soortgenoten mij géén goed doen. Geef mij maar een rustig huisje en huisgenoten. Wat schuilplekjes en genoeg ruimte om te observeren vanuit een eigen (hoog) plekje zou tof zijn. Samen spelen met bijvoorbeeld een hengeltje of balletje kan onze band versterken. Heb jij er altijd van gedroomd om een vriend voor het leven te hebben? Een maatje om voor te zorgen, waar je samen oud mee wil worden, onvoorwaardelijk? Maak je dromen dan nu waar! Hoe? Ga naar en reageer op mij o.v.v. Rooky.

Size

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Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇳🇱Uden

Shelter

Hokazo

Living with Rooky

✓Neutered

Cared for by Hokazo · Uden

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About Rooky

What life with Rooky looks like

Rooky is an adult cat waiting at Hokazo in Uden.

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 Rooky, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rooky?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hokazo handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rooky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rooky if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hokazo 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Rooky 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 Rooky 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 Hokazo early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rooky 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.