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Sambal

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

This feisty 2-year-old gentleman has the name Sambal for a reason. He can occasionally come out of the corner very spicy and may even give a swat. But... he can also be super sweet, giving head butts and purring away. That's why we're only placing him with people who want to "read" him and aren't easily intimidated 😉

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Deze pittige heer van 2 jaar oud heeft niet voor niks de naam Sambal. Hij kan af en toe heel spicey uit de hoek komen en wil dan nog wel eens een mep uitdelen. Maar….hij kan ook echt superlief zijn, geeft dan kopjes en purrt erop los. Daarom plaatsen wij hem alleen bij mensen die hem willen “lezen”en niet bang uitgevallen zijn 😉

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇳🇱Breda
Shelter
Dierenopvangcentrum Breda
Cared for by Dierenopvangcentrum Breda · BredaLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Sambal home

What you'll need for Sambal 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 Sambal

What life with Sambal looks like

Sambal is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Dierenopvangcentrum Breda in Breda.

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.

Breda, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sambal, answered.

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