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Sjaak

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 2 months

Character description for foster family: Sjaak is a calm, gentle, and curious kitten. Sjaak loves going on adventures and sometimes forgets to be wary of the dangers in his environment. As a result, he often finds himself in special situations… New people still seem a bit exciting to Sjaak, and he finds human interaction not particularly interesting at the moment. However, he has started to warm up to being gently stroked. Sjaak enjoys playing with his sisters, but he also amuses himself just fine. We are looking for a loving, stable home for Sjaak where someone is usually present. Sjaak is preferably placed with a young, playful sibling. He is expected to be suitable for children aged 6 years and older. Sjaak can be kept as an indoor cat, provided the living space offers sufficient challenges and play opportunities.

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Karakterbeschrijving gastgezin: Sjaak is een rustig, zachtaardig en nieuwsgierig kitten. Sjaak gaat graag op avontuur en vergeet af en toe dat hij ook op de gevaren in zijn omgeving moet letten. Zo komt hij regelmatig in bijzondere situaties terecht… Nieuwe mensen vindt Sjaak nog wat spannend en vindt hij menselijk contact op dit moment nog niet heel interessant. Wel geeft hij zich er inmiddels aan over wanneer hij gekrioeld wordt op een rustige manier. Sjaak vindt het gezellig op met zijn zusjes te spelen, maar vermaakt zichzelf ook prima. We zoeken voor Sjaak een liefdevol, stabiel huishouden waar vaak iemand thuis is. Sjaak wordt bij voorkeur bij een jonge, speelse soortgenoot geplaatst. Naar verwachting kan hij prima bij kinderen vanaf 6 jaar oud geplaatst worden. Sjaak kan als binnenkat gehouden worden, mits de woonruimte voldoende uitdaging en speelmogelijkheden biedt. Ga terug

Size
Age
Kitten · 2 months
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierentehuis Arnhem
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Bringing Sjaak home

What you'll need for Sjaak 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
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    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 Sjaak

What life with Sjaak looks like

Sjaak 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Sjaak, answered.

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