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Sylvie

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Sylvie is one of the cats rescued from Greece from the cruel and inhumane conditions of a breeder. For a long time, her life was limited to a small travel crate. No light, no space, no freedom. She didn't know what it meant to play, to be touched affectionately, or to feel the sun on her fur. Sylvie is a cat with a very difficult and traumatic past. Despite everything, she has made incredible progress. Sylvie now enjoys being petted and receiving affection from people. Human interaction is not an essential part of her personality. Even if she continues to open up, she will probably remain an independent cat. It is not obvious that she will ever become deeply attached to people. But this possibility is of course not excluded. With time, patience, respect, and without pressure or expectations - especially in a quiet and stable home - Sylvie gets the chance to continue growing and taking more steps forward. Sylvie can live with dogs and cats, provided under the right conditions and with the right introduction and adjustment. It is unknown how Sylvie reacts to children. Her caretaker advises against this and thinks this will not be a good match. Sylvie is currently in a foster home. Sylvie is placed as an indoor cat only. Sylvie is spayed. Update April 2026: Sylvie seemed sick at the beginning of this year. She was taken to the vet and an echo showed that one of her kidneys no longer works - it has shrunk - probably as a result of a complete blockage of the ureter on that side. The cause of the symptoms (loss of appetite, fever, dehydration and general weakness) was probably a temporary acute kidney disease, which was treated. Within a few days she was back to normal and since then everything is fine with her (she is back on weight, has a normal appetite and energy, and urinates and defecates well). Sylvie now receives a special diet (kibble specially developed for urinary tract problems) and a supplement to reduce the chance of a blockage in her other ureter.

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Maak kennis met Sylvie! Sylvie is één van de katten die in Griekenland gered is uit wrede en onmenselijke omstandigheden van een dierenverzamelaar. Lange tijd was haar leven beperkt tot een kleine reismand. Geen licht, geen ruimte, geen vrijheid. Ze wist niet wat het betekende om te spelen, om lief aangeraakt te worden of om de zon op haar vacht te voelen. Sylvie is een kat met een erg moeilijk en traumatisch verleden. Ondanks alles heeft ze een ongelofelijke vooruitgang geboekt. Inmiddels geniet Sylvie ervan om geaaid te worden en genegenheid te ontvangen van mensen. Menselijke interactie is echter geen essentieel onderdeel van haar persoonlijkheid. Zelfs als ze zich blijft openstellen, zal ze waarschijnlijk een onafhankelijke kat blijven. Het is niet vanzelfsprekend dat ze ooit diep gehecht zal raken aan mensen. Maar deze mogelijkheid is natuurlijk niet uit te sluiten. Met tijd, geduld, respect en zonder druk of verwachtingen – vooral in een rustig en stabiel huisje – krijgt Sylvie de kans om te blijven groeien en nog meer stappen vooruit te zetten. Sylvie kan samenleven met honden en katten, mits onder de juiste omstandigheden en met de juiste introductie en aanpassing. Het is onbekend hoe Sylvie op kinderen reageert. Haar verzorgster raadt dit af en denkt dat dit geen goeie match zal zijn. Momenteel verblijft Sylvie in een gastgezin. Sylvie wordt alleen als binnenkat geplaatst. Sylvie is gesteriliseerd. Update April 2026: Sylvie leek begin dit jaar wat ziek. Men is met haar naar de dierenarts geweest en een echo toonde aan dat één van haar nieren helemaal niet meer werkt – deze is gekrompen – waarschijnlijk als gevolg van een volledige blokkade van de urineleider aan die kant. De oorzaak van de symptomen (verlies van eetlust, koorts, uitdroging en algehele zwakte) was waarschijnlijk een tijdelijke acute nierziekte, die behandeld is. Binnen een paar dagen was ze weer de oude en sindsdien gaat het goed met haar (ze is weer op gewicht, heeft een normale eetlust en energie, en plast en poept goed). Sylvie krijgt nu een speciaal dieet (brokjes speciaal ontwikkeld voor urinewegproblemen) en een supplement om de kans op een blokkade in haar andere urineleider te verkleinen.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Mirtos Animal Project
Living with Sylvie
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Mirtos Animal Project · NetherlandsLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Sylvie home

What you'll need for Sylvie 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 Sylvie

What life with Sylvie looks like

Sylvie is a small young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Mirtos Animal Project 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.

Netherlands, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sylvie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sylvie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Mirtos Animal Project handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Sylvie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sylvie if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Mirtos Animal Project 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Sylvie 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 Sylvie 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 Mirtos Animal Project early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sylvie 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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