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Roos

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 5 years

Roos, a farm-bred cat, is looking for a new home. She's a bit shy and scared, but very loving to her kittens. She's been through a lot, including being pregnant and living with a foster family. She needs a patient owner who will help her feel safe and loved. She's not looking for lap time, but would enjoy sharing her home with someone calm and stable.

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Oh, h-hallo, ik schrok een beetje van je! Mijn naam is Roos, en mensen zijn een beetje nieuw voor mij. Ik kom oorspronkelijk bij een boerderij vandaan. Of nou ja, ik zwierf een beetje rond op een boerderij. Ik hoorde hier eigenlijk niet, en bleek ook nog eens zwanger! Daarom ben ik opgehaald door de dierenambulance. Bij DOA zijn mijn kittens geboren, en toen ben ik verhuisd naar een pleeggezin. Hier was ik ook nog erg bang en boos, maar ik was wel heel lief voor mijn babies. Met een lekker liquid snackje was ik ook nog wel te paaien tot een aaitje zo af en toe. Wat ik nodig zou hebben van mijn nieuwe baasje is als eerste heel veel geduld. Iemand die niet de wereld van mij verwacht, maar samen met mij wilt werken om mij te laten zien dat ik in huis niet zo bang hoef te zijn. Iemand die het ook oké zou vinden als ik nooit een schootkat word, maar het wel gezellig vindt om het huis met mij te delen. Een rustige stabiele kat in huis zou ik misschien ook wel fijn vinden, dan heb ik iemand om me een beetje aan vast te houden! Heb jij nog een plekje vrij voor mij? Geef het dan vooral door aan mijn verzorgers!

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam
Living with Roos
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam · AmsterdamLearn about European Shorthair →
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Roos home

What you'll need for Roos in week one.

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  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 Roos

What life with Roos looks like

Roos is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

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.

Amsterdam, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Roos, answered.

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