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Tomas

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

Thomas is a 7-year-old male cat. He was brought to us as a stray, and we know nothing about his past. This boy is really a sweetheart and is very gentle. He loves cuddling and enjoys the attention we give him. However, he is also shy and can quickly run away if he is startled by a noise or unexpected movement. Thomas is simply not a hero and will feel best in a quiet household where he is given time to adjust. We suspect he would love to sit on his owner's lap once he feels at home. He has had a dental procedure at the shelter.

NL·Show original

Tomas is een kater 7 jaar oud. Hij is als vondeling bij ons gebracht, over zijn verleden weten wij niets. Deze knul is echt een lieverd en is erg zachtaardig. Dol op knuffelen en geniet van de aandacht die wij hem geven. Wel is hij ook verlegen en kan snel weg schieten als hij schrikt van een geluid of onverwachte beweging. Een held is Tomas simpelweg niet en hij zal zich het beste voelen in een rustig huishouden waar hij de tijd krijgt om te wennen. Wij vermoeden dat hij maar wat graag bij de baas op de bank komt zitten als hij zich eenmaal thuis voelt. Heeft een gebitsanering ondergaan op het asiel.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇳🇱Leiden
Shelter
Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden
Cared for by Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden · LeidenLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Tomas home

What you'll need for Tomas 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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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About Tomas

What life with Tomas looks like

Tomas is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden in Leiden.

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.

Leiden, Netherlands browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tomas, answered.

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