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European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 7 years

My name is Smelly and when I came to DOA, I was a little devil. Not because I'm really wicked, but I just found it zooooo scary! I'm looking for a home where it's not too busy so I can slowly get back to normal after the past time. I'm not really used to other cats, so I'd rather keep my distance. I'm not a big fan of children either. As for me, I love to eat, hide under a towel, and be regularly petted. Who has yummy towels for me?

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Mijn naam is Smelly en toen ik net bij DOA kwam was ik een klein duiveltje. Niet omdat ik echt kwaadaardig ben, maar ik vond het gewoon zooooo eng! Ik zoek een huisje waar het niet te druk is en ik dus weer langzaam op adem kan komen van de afgelopen tijd. Andere katten ben ik niet echt gewend dus ga ik liever met een boog omheen. Kinderen ben ik ook niet zo'n fan van. Verder houd ik van lekker eten, me verstoppen onder een handdoek en regelmatig geaaid worden. Wie heeft lekkere handdoeken voor mij?

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam
Living with Smelly
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Smelly home

What you'll need for Smelly 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
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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 Smelly

What life with Smelly looks like

Smelly is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

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.

Amsterdam, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Smelly, answered.

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