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Sem

Male · Adult · 5 years

This is Sem, a handsome tomcat about 2.5 years old, who came to us as a stray with a painful leg. His leg has now fully healed and Sem is ready for the next step in his life: finding his own home. Sem is a very sweet and social cat. He enjoys attention and likes to be with people. He has a friendly character and shows us every day that he is ready to make someone very happy. But Sem is also a boy with an adventurous side. He likes to explore, wander around and discover his surroundings. That's why we are not looking for a home for him where he only has a small garden at his disposal. Sem needs a lot of space to walk and roam and would love to be able to explore the surroundings from his new home.

NL·Show original

Dit is Sem, een knappe kater van ongeveer 2,5 jaar, kwam bij ons binnen als zwerver met een pijnlijke poot. Inmiddels is zijn poot helemaal genezen en is Sem klaar voor de volgende stap in zijn leven: op zoek naar zijn eigen thuis. Sem is een erg lieve en sociale kater. Hij geniet van aandacht en vindt het fijn om bij mensen te zijn. Hij heeft een vriendelijk karakter en laat ons iedere dag weer zien dat hij klaar is om iemand heel gelukkig te maken. Maar Sem is ook een jongen met een avontuurlijke kant. Hij wil graag op onderzoek uit, rondstruinen en zijn omgeving ontdekken. Daarom zoeken we voor hem geen thuis waar hij alleen maar een klein tuintje tot zijn beschikking heeft. Sem heeft behoefte aan veel ruimte om te lopen en te struinen en zou het geweldig vinden om vanuit zijn nieuwe thuis de omgeving te kunnen verkennen.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇳🇱Breda
Shelter
Dierenopvangcentrum Breda
Cared for by Dierenopvangcentrum Breda · Breda

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Sem home

What you'll need for Sem 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 Sem

What life with Sem looks like

Sem is a small adult 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 Sem, answered.

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