How do I contact the shelter about Waldo?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierentehuis Zeist handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Waldo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Waldo if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierentehuis Zeist 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 Waldo 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 Waldo 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 Zeist early rather than rehoming privately; they know Waldo 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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Waldo

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

Ras: Europese korthaar. Geslacht: mannelijkGeboortedatum: 01-05-2024Kan met honden: neeKan met katten: onbekendKan bij kleine kinderen: neeKan bij grote kinderen: jaKan in een appartement: neeKan in een tuin: jaDit is Waldo.Helaas kon zijn vorige eigenaar niet meer voor hem zorgen en daarom is hij naar ons gebracht.Wij hebben Waldo leren kennen als een lieve, gemoedelijke kater die graag op avontuur gaat.Daarom is een tuin voor hem erg belangrijk.Hij is dol op speelgoed, catnip en af en toe een aai is ook fijn.Neem jij contact op om kennis met hem te maken? Dierentehuis ZeistWoudenbergseweg 293711 AA AusterlitzT. 231E. 0030.02.597NL96 RABO 58t.n.v. Stichting Dierentehuis Zeist e.o. [data-form-index="0"] FacebookDit veld is bedoeld voor validatiedoeleinden en moet niet worden gewijzigd.E-mailadres(Vereist) Hou me op de hoogte! setTimeout(function(){var ct_input_name = "ct_checkjs_1385974ed5904a438616ff7bdb3f7439";if (document.getElementById(ct_input_name) !== null) {var ct_input_value = }}, 1000); gform.initializeOnLoaded( function() {jQuery('').on('load',function(){var contents = jQuery(this).contents().find('*').html();var is_postback = contents.indexOf('GF_AJAX_POSTBACK') >= 0;if(!is_postback){return;}var form_content = jQuery(this).contents().find('');var is_confirmation = jQuery(this).contents().find('').length > 0;var is_redirect = contents.indexOf('gformRedirect(){') >= 0;var is_form = form_content.length > 0 && ! is_redirect && ! is_confirmation;var mt = parseInt(jQuery('html').css('margin-top'), 10) + parseInt(jQuery('body').css('margin-top'), 10) + 100;if(is_form){jQuery('').html(form_content.html());if(form_content.hasClass('gform_validation_error')){jQuery('').addClass('gform_validation_error');} else {jQuery('').removeClass('gform_validation_error');}setTimeout( function() { /* delay the scroll by 50 milliseconds to fix a bug in chrome */ jQuery(document).scrollTop(jQuery('').offset().top - mt); }, 50 );var current_page = jQuery('').val();jQuery(document).trigger('gform_page_loaded', [10, current_page]);window['gf_submitting_10'] = false;}else if(!is_redirect){var confirmation_content = jQuery(this).contents().find('.GF_AJAX_POSTBACK').html();if(!confirmation_content){confirmation_content = contents;}jQuery('').replaceWith(confirmation_content);jQuery(document).scrollTop(jQuery('').offset().top - mt);jQuery(document).trigger('gform_confirmation_loaded', [10]);window['gf_submitting_10'] = false;wp.a11y.speak(jQuery('').text());}else{jQuery('').append(contents);if(window['gformRedirect']) {gformRedirect();}}jQuery(document).trigger("gform_pre_post_render", [{ formId

Size

Small

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇳🇱AA Austerlitz

Shelter

Dierentehuis Zeist

Living with Waldo

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

Cared for by Dierentehuis Zeist · AA Austerlitz Learn about European Shorthair →

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Waldo home

What you'll need for Waldo in week one.

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About Waldo

What life with Waldo looks like

Waldo is a small young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Dierentehuis Zeist in AA Austerlitz.

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.

AA Austerlitz, Netherlands — browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Waldo, answered.

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