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Rufus

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Rufus is a cheerful young tomcat, born in May 2025, currently staying with our rescuer Anka in Brașov, Romania. He is looking for a loving home where he can grow up with another young cat. This playful boy is full of energy and always comes up with something fun. Like many young cats, Rufus loves to play, run after each other, and play together. That's why we're looking for a home with a confident, playful young tomcat who is just as enthusiastic as he is. When he's done playing, Rufus also shows his sweet side and enjoys the company of his people. Rufus needs some time to get used to a new environment, but once he feels safe, he turns into a loving and cozy housemate. He has grown up with other cats and would not be happy as the only cat. A playful cat companion is really a must for him. He has no experience with dogs yet, but with a quiet introduction, we expect him to get used to a dog that is used to cats. Due to his enthusiastic play style, we prefer to place Rufus with older children who understand when he wants to play and when he needs rest. We are looking for a loving indoor home for Rufus, such as an apartment (with or without a secure balcony) or a house with a safely enclosed garden. Like every growing tomcat, he loves food and is especially happy with a portion of quality wet food. Rufus can be adopted directly, but he can also come to the shelter first to increase his chances of a home. Is Rufus the playful housemate you're looking for?

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Rufus is een vrolijke jonge kater, geboren in mei 2025, die momenteel verblijft bij onze redster Anka in Brașov, Roemenië. Hij is op zoek naar een liefdevol thuis waar hij samen met een andere jonge kat kan opgroeien. Deze speelse jongen zit boordevol energie en weet altijd iets leuks te verzinnen. Zoals veel jonge katers houdt Rufus van stoeien, achter elkaar aan rennen en samen spelen. Daarom zoeken we voor hem een thuis met een zelfverzekerde, speelse jonge kater die net zo enthousiast is als hij. Als hij eenmaal is uitgespeeld, laat Rufus ook zijn lieve kant zien en geniet hij van het gezelschap van zijn mensen. Rufus heeft even de tijd nodig om te wennen aan een nieuwe omgeving, maar zodra hij zich veilig voelt, ontpopt hij zich tot een aanhankelijke en gezellige huisgenoot. Hij is opgegroeid met andere katten en zou niet gelukkig zijn als enige kat. Een speels kattenmaatje is voor hem echt een must. Met honden heeft hij nog geen ervaring, maar met een rustige kennismaking verwachten we dat hij ook kan wennen aan een hond die katten gewend is. Door zijn enthousiaste speelstijl plaatsen we Rufus het liefst bij wat oudere kinderen die begrijpen wanneer hij wil spelen en wanneer hij behoefte heeft aan rust. Voor Rufus zoeken we een liefdevol binnenhuis, zoals een appartement (met of zonder beveiligd balkon) of een huis met een veilig afgesloten tuin. Zoals iedere opgroeiende kater is hij dol op eten en wordt hij extra blij van een portie kwalitatief natvoer. Rufus kan direct geadopteerd worden, maar kan ook eerst in opvang komen om zijn kansen op een thuis te vergroten. Is Rufus de speelse huisgenoot waar jij naar op zoek bent?

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Stichting Dogs on a Journey
Living with Rufus
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Stichting Dogs on a Journey · NetherlandsLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rufus home

What you'll need for Rufus 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 Rufus

What life with Rufus looks like

Rufus is a small young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Stichting Dogs on a Journey in Netherlands.

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.

Netherlands, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rufus, answered.

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