How do I contact the shelter about Shifty?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Shifty on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Shifty if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem 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 Shifty 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 Shifty 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 Dierenasiel Gorinchem early rather than rehoming privately; they know Shifty 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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Shifty

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Shifty is a fun, active, and affectionate cat who was found. Her owner has not come forward. Shifty is an active and adventurous cat who enjoys being busy and exploring her surroundings with curiosity. But between all her adventures, there is one thing that makes her just as happy: cuddling with her humans. She loves attention and visibly enjoys being around you. Other cats? Shifty is unfortunately not very enthusiastic about them. She prefers her humans all to herself and therefore looks for a home where she can be the only cat. She gets along well with older children. She might learn to get along with dogs, provided the dog is calm and gives her time to get used to each other. For Shifty, it is important that she can go outside in the future. She is an active lady who likes to get rid of her energy, discover her surroundings and of course, occasionally like to go her own way. A quiet and safe environment where she can go on an adventure outside would therefore be ideal. If you are looking for a friendly, adventurous cat who loves both adventure and a good cuddle, Shifty might be a great match. A home of her own, a quiet outside world, and people who can enjoy her cheerful character just as much as she enjoys life... That's what Shifty is looking for.

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Shifty is een leuke, actieve en kroelgrage poes die is gevonden. Haar eigenaar heeft zich niet gemeld. Shifty is een actieve en ondernemende poes die graag bezig is en nieuwsgierig haar omgeving ontdekt. Maar tussen al haar avonturen door is er één ding waar ze minstens zo blij van wordt: lekker kroelen met haar mensen. Ze is dol op aandacht en geniet zichtbaar wanneer ze gezellig bij je kan zijn. Andere katten? Daar wordt Shifty helaas niet zo enthousiast van. Ze heeft haar mensen liever helemaal voor zichzelf en zoekt daarom een huisje waar ze de enige kat mag zijn. Met wat oudere kinderen gaat het goed. Met honden zou ze eventueel kunnen leren omgaan, mits de hond rustig is en haar de tijd geeft om aan elkaar te wennen. Voor Shifty is het belangrijk dat ze in de toekomst naar buiten kan. Ze is een actieve dame die haar energie graag kwijt kan, de omgeving wil ontdekken en natuurlijk af en toe lekker haar eigen gang wil gaan. Een rustige en veilige omgeving waar ze buiten op avontuur kan, zou daarom ideaal zijn. Wie op zoek is naar een gezellige, ondernemende poes die zowel houdt van avontuur als van een flinke portie kroelen, heeft aan Shifty misschien wel een hele goede match. Een eigen thuis, een rustige buitenwereld en mensen die net zo kunnen genieten van haar vrolijke karakter als zij van het leven… Dat is waar Shifty naar op zoek is.

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇳🇱Netherlands

Shelter

Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem

Living with Shifty

✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

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About Shifty

What life with Shifty looks like

Shifty is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Stichting Dierenasiel Gorinchem 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Shifty, answered.

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