Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Vasco

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 2 years

This large boy was taken off the street and no one has come for him. We do not know what he has experienced so far, but presumably he was once a house cat and has been on the street for a long time. Cats then forget how it is with people and need a lot of time to get used to it. At first we did not see him at all, but now that he has been here longer, we see him more and more often walking around the room - when there are no people around. Vasco is actually the perfect house guest with us. He eats well, never bothers the others, does not fight and adapts easily. Nowadays he also comes out more when we are in the room. If you sit down quietly and talk softly to him or his housemates, it may be that he comes to sit and listen to the conversation at a distance, and he seems quite at ease. For a treat he comes a bit closer and you can even pet him for a moment. For him we are looking for a quiet household, without children and a desire for children, and people who have a lot of patience with him. Vasco may never become a real cuddly cat or lap cat, and his ideal owners are happy when he is happy. That may be just like he is here: an ideal house guest, who enjoys being together in his own way. Then every step he takes towards people is a huge bonus! We think he does not necessarily need to go outside, but we do give him a (fenced) balcony. In good weather we often see him sitting outside and if he is in a good mood, he stretches out in the sun and really enjoys being outside. Do you have a nice apartment where this guy can go on an adventure? And will you take this adventure with him? Then come and visit Vasco!

NL·Show original

Deze grote jongen is van de straat gehaald en niemand is voor hem gekomen. We weten niet wat hij heeft meegemaakt tot nu toe, maar vermoedelijk is hij ooit wel een huiskat geweest en al een hele tijd op straat. Dan verleren katten namelijk hoe het ook alweer zat met mensen en hebben ze veel tijd nodig om te wennen. In het begin zagen we hem helemaal niet maar nu hij hier langer is, zien we hem steeds vaker rondstappen in de ruimte – als er geen mensen in de buurt zijn. Vasco is eigenlijk de perfecte huisgast bij ons. Hij eet goed, bemoeit zich nooit met de anderen, maakt geen ruzie en past zich makkelijk aan. Tegenwoordig komt hij ook wat meer tevoorschijn als we in de ruimte zijn. Als je rustig gaat zitten en zachtjes tegen hem of zijn huisgenoten praat, kan het zomaar zijn dat hij – op een afstandje - erbij komt zitten en meeluistert met het gesprek, en hij lijkt dan best op zijn gemak. Voor wat lekkers komt hij wel wat dichterbij en mag je hem zelfs heel even kroelen. Voor hem zoeken we een rustig huishouden, zonder kinderen en kinderwens, en mensen die veel geduld met hem hebben. Vasco wordt misschien nooit een echte knuffelkat of schootkat, en zijn ideale eigenaars zijn blij als hij blij is. Dat is misschien wel net als hij hier is: een ideale huisgast, die geniet van het samenzijn op zijn manier. Dan is ieder stapje dat hij maakt naar mensen toe namelijk een enorme bonus! We denken dat hij niet per se naar buiten hoeft, maar we gunnen hem wel een (afgezet) balkon. Bij mooi weer zien we hem namelijk vaak buiten zitten en als hij in een goed humeur is, rekt hij zich lekker uit in het zonnetje en geniet dan echt van het buiten zijn. Heeft u een fijn appartement waar deze kerel op ontdekkingsreis kan gaan? En gaat u dit avontuur met hem aan? Kom dan eens kijken bij Vasco!

Size
—
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇳🇱Utrecht
Shelter
Dierenasiel Utrecht
Living with Vasco
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenasiel Utrecht · UtrechtLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Vasco home

What you'll need for Vasco 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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

    View on Amazon→
    €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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Vasco

What life with Vasco looks like

Vasco is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierenasiel Utrecht in Utrecht.

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.

Utrecht, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Vasco, answered.

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

More European Shorthair pets

Candy, male European Shorthair for adoption at Aktion Tierisch Happy e.V.

Candy

European Shorthair

Male
Luci, female European Shorthair for adoption at Aktion Tierisch Happy e.V.

Luci

European Shorthair

Female
Malia & Amara, female European Shorthair for adoption at Aktion Tierisch Happy e.V.

Malia & Amara

European Shorthair

Female

More from Dierenasiel Utrecht

Lotus & Senna, Cyper female puppy European Shorthair for adoption at Dierenasiel Utrecht, Utrecht

Lotus & Senna

European Shorthair · small

5 monthsFemale
Sam Update, Zwart-wit male 6yo mixed breed for adoption at Dierenasiel Utrecht, Utrecht

Sam Update

6 yearsMale
Similar animals

More European Shorthairs looking for a home

Adoptiepagina, male puppy European Shorthair for adoption at ROZE Eindhoven

Adoptiepagina

European Shorthair · medium

3 monthsMale
Adoptiepagina, female puppy European Shorthair for adoption at ROZE Eindhoven

Adoptiepagina

European Shorthair · medium

3 monthsFemale
Adoptiepagina, female puppy European Shorthair for adoption at ROZE Eindhoven

Adoptiepagina

European Shorthair · medium

3 monthsFemale
Adoptiepagina, female puppy European Shorthair for adoption at ROZE Eindhoven

Adoptiepagina

European Shorthair · medium

3 monthsFemale
Adoptiepagina, female puppy European Shorthair for adoption at ROZE Eindhoven

Adoptiepagina

European Shorthair · medium

3 monthsFemale
Adoptiepagina, zwart female puppy European Shorthair for adoption at ROZE Eindhoven

Adoptiepagina

European Shorthair · medium

3 monthsFemale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →