How do I contact the shelter about Vlinder en Vladas?

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 Vlinder en Vladas on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Vlinder en Vladas 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 Vlinder en Vladas 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 Vlinder en Vladas 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 Vlinder en Vladas 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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Vlinder en Vladas

European Shorthair · Unknown · Kitten · 3 months

Vlinder and Vladas are 10-week-old brother and sister. They were born with us and are having a great time in their foster home. Vlinder loves to run, play, and eat. He likes to check out what you're doing and then sit on someone's shoulder to get a better view of what's happening. When it's quiet, we often find them lying together (often under the couch) or enjoying being petted. Vladas is a bit more shy than Vlinder. She finds many things still a bit scary and doesn't always want to be touched. However, she has an obsession with warm laptops and loves to snuggle up next to you. Sometimes she wants a petting session, but it's also fine if a cat comes to you and doesn't pet her. A busy household is not for her, she will feel better in a quiet home. With an owner who gives her confidence in life. If she has her tough brother by her side, everything will be fine. We suspect they were born from an incestuous nest. Fortunately, they were declared completely healthy by the vet.

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Vlinder en Vladas zijn broer en zus van 10 weken oud. Ze zijn bij ons geboren en vermaken zich prima in hun pleeggezin. Vlinder houdt van rennen, spelen en o ja eten. Hij komt graag kijken wat je aan het doen bent en zit dan even op iemands schouder om een beter overzicht te hebben over wat er gebeurd. Als het even rustig is vinden we hem vaak samen met Vladasergens liggen (graag ook onder de bank) of houd hij ervan om gekroeld te worden. Vladas is iets meer verlegen dan Vlinder. Ze vindt veel dingen nog wat spannend en wil niet altijd aangeraakt worden. Wel heeft ze een obsessie voor warme laptops en komt dan heerlijk bij je liggen. Soms heeft ze wel even zin in een aaisessie, maar het is natuurlijk ook prima als een kat bij je komt en je haar niet aait. Een druk gezin is niets voor haar, ze zal zich fijner voelen in een rustig huishouden. Met een eigenaar die haar vertrouwen in het leven geeft. Als ze dan haar stoere broer naast haar heeft komt het helemaal goed. Wij hebben een vermoeden dat ze geboren zijn van een incestnestje. Gelukkig zijn ze wel helemaal gezond verklaard door de dierenarts.

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Age

Kitten · 3 months

Location

🇳🇱Leiden

Shelter

Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden

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About Vlinder en Vladas

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Vlinder en Vladas is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden in Leiden.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

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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 Vlinder en Vladas, answered.

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