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Tjemp

Bengal · Male

My name is Tjemp and I am a little camera shy. So there will be more photos coming but I need a little time to get over the threshold. I come from a breeder where I was not treated well. My owner did what he could but my trauma was too big. People are just very scary in my head and you have to run away from them. Now I am looking for a house that takes things slow with me, taking steps at my own pace. Another social cat would help! Also, I get special food because of a suspected allergy. Who can help me get over these thresholds?

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Mijn naam is Tjemp en ik ben een beetje camera-schuw. Er komen dus nog wel meer foto's aan maar ik moet even een drempeltje over. Ik kom bij een fokker vandaan waar ik niet goed werd behandeld. Mijn baasje heeft gedaan wat hij kon maar mijn trauma was te groot. Mensen zijn in mijn hoofd gewoon heel erg eng en daar moet je voor wegrennen. Nu zoek ik een huisje wat rustig aan met mij stapjes gaat zetten. Een andere sociale kat zou wel helpen! Ook krijg ik speciale brokjes in verband met een vermoedelijke allergie. Wie helpt mij die drempels over te gaan?

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam
Living with Tjemp
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Tjemp home

What you'll need for Tjemp in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Tjemp

What life with Tjemp looks like

Tjemp is a large adult bengal 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tjemp, answered.

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