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Sammie

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 2 months

Foster Family Character Description: Sammie is a social, playful kitten with a healthy dose of self-confidence. Sitting still is not his strongest side, because there is so much fun to be had! This cheerful tom loves to run around or romp with his littermates. Afterward, it is time for Sammie to switch to rest mode. He preferably curls up on your lap to recover from all the excitement. We are looking for a lively household for Sammie where someone is regularly present. He can be placed with children of all ages. He will enjoy a social/playful companion, but this is not a must. In time, Sammie would like to go outside to explore the safe, green surroundings. Go back

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Karakterbeschrijving gastgezin: Sammie is een sociaal, speels kitten met een gezonde dosis zelfvertrouwen. Stilzitten is niet zijn sterkste kant, want er valt zoveel leuks te beleven! Deze vrolijke kater geniet ervan om rond te rennen of te ravotten met zijn nestgenoten. Naderhand is het voor Sammie tijd om de ruststand tevoorschijn te halen. Bij voorkeur kruipt hij dan lekker bij je op schoot om bij te komen van alle indrukken. Wij zoeken voor Sammie een levendig huishouden waar regelmatig iemand aanwezig is. Hij kan bij kinderen van alle leeftijden geplaatst worden. Een sociale/speelse soortgenoot zal hij gezellig vinden, maar is geen must. Sammie wil op den duur naar buiten om de veilige, groene omgeving te ontdekken. Ga terug

Size
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Age
Kitten · 2 months
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierentehuis Arnhem
Living with Sammie
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Sammie home

What you'll need for Sammie 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 Sammie

What life with Sammie looks like

Sammie is a kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Arnhem in Netherlands.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇳🇱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 Sammie, answered.

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