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European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

Hey hello, I am Turmeric, but my friends call me TumTum! I am a cute playful kitty just 1 year old. I ended up in the animal shelter with my brother and sister as we had been wandering around a farm for quite some time. We did get plenty to eat there, but of course, that's not the same as having our very own golden bed! At first, it was quite exciting meeting all these strange people, but now I know how much I love being petted and tickled! I am also super playful, and that's what I like to do the most with my more reserved brother Ginger. We would also really, really like to move together! We might need some time to get used to our new little home, but once we are settled, we will be loyal companions for life! Now, we are going to keep playing, hoor! Woohoo!

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Hey hallo, ik ben Turmeric, maar mijn vrienden noemen me TumTum! Ik ben een gezellig speels poesje van net 1 jaar oud. Ik ben met mijn broertje en zusjes in het asiel beland omdat wij al een tijdje bij een boerderij rondzwierven. Hier kregen we wel lekker te eten hoor, maar dat is natuurlijk niet hetzelfde als een eigen gouden mandje! Ik vond het eerst nog best spannend al die vreemde mensen, maar nu weet ik hoe leuk aaitjes en kriebels zijn! Ook ben ik super speels, en dit doe ik dan het liefst met mijn wat meer verlegen broertje Ginger. Wij willen dan ook heel graag alsjeblieft samen verhuizen! Wij zullen misschien wat tijd nodig hebben om te wennen aan ons nieuwe huisje, maar als we eenmaal los zijn, zijn we loyale maatjes voor het leven! Nou, wij gaan weer verder met spelen hoor! Woohoo!

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam
Living with Turmeric
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Cared for by DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam · AmsterdamLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Turmeric home

What you'll need for Turmeric 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 Turmeric

What life with Turmeric looks like

Turmeric is a young 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Turmeric, answered.

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