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Simba

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 4 months

Simba is a sweet kitten who loves to explore. At first, he needs to get to know you and may hiss out of uncertainty. Once he realizes it's safe and you're petting him gently, he relaxes quickly and thoroughly enjoys the attention. He loves to snuggle up on your lap and cuddle. With his loud purring, he lets you know how happy he is. Besides his cuddly side, Simba is also curious. He loves to explore his surroundings and go on adventures. Simba is looking for a cozy household where he won't be alone all day. He can be placed with children of all ages. Because Simba loves to explore and is curious about his environment, he wants to go outside after a brief adjustment period to explore the quiet neighborhood.

NL·Show original

Simba is een lief kitten die graag op ontdekkingstocht gaat. In het begin moet hij even de kat uit de boom kijken en kan hij uit onzekerheid blazen. Zodra hij merkt dat het goed zit en je hem rustig aanhaalt, ontspant hij gelukkig snel en geniet hij enorm van de aandacht. Het liefst kruipt hij bij je op schoot om heerlijk te knuffelen. Met zijn harde gespin laat hij duidelijk horen hoe tevreden hij is. Naast zijn knuffelige kant is Simba ook nieuwsgierig. Hij vindt het heerlijk om zijn omgeving te verkennen en gaat graag op onderzoek uit. Simba zoekt een gezellig huishouden waar hij niet de hele dag alleen hoeft te zijn. Simba kan geplaatst worden bij kinderen vanaf 12 jaar, zolang zij rustig en zachtaardig met hem omgaan en hem de tijd geven om op zijn eigen tempo contact te maken. Omdat Simba graag op ontdekking gaat en nieuwsgierig is naar zijn omgeving, wil hij na een wenperiode naar buiten om de rustige wijk te verkennen. Ga terug

Size
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Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierentehuis Arnhem
Living with Simba
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Simba home

What you'll need for Simba 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
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    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 Simba

What life with Simba looks like

Simba is a puppy/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 Simba, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Simba?
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 Simba on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Simba 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Simba 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 Simba 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 Simba 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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