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Wietse

Mixed Breed Β· Male Β· Young Β· 1 year

Wietse is a shy black and white tomcat. He came into the hostel in early November 2025. He gets along well with the other cats. He allows a bowl of wet food to be placed down, but people are still very exciting for Wietse. Would you like to meet Wietse? Then fill out our questionnaire to make an appointment. We will contact you as soon as possible. Wietse (right)

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Wietse is een verlegen wit zwarte kater. Hij is begin november 2025 bij het hostel binnen gekomen. Tussen de andere katten doet hij het heel goed. Een bakje natvoer neerzetten, laat hij toe. Maar mensen zijn nog heel spannend voor Wietse. Wilt u Wietse eens ontmoeten? Vul dan onze vragenlijst in voor het maken van een afspraak. Wij nemen zo snel mogelijk contact met u op. Wietse (rechts) met Jipke

Size
β€”
Age
Young Β· 1 year
Location
πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Lelystad
Shelter
Stichting ZuiderZee Zwerfdieren
Cared for by Stichting ZuiderZee ZwerfdierenΒ Β· LelystadLearn about Mixed Breed β†’

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Wietse home

What you'll need for Wietse in week one.

Hand-picked Β· 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 Wietse

What life with Wietse looks like

Wietse is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Stichting ZuiderZee Zwerfdieren in Lelystad.

A young 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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Adopting from Netherlands

Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Many animals are sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement, but confirm with the shelter.

Lelystad, Netherlands β€” browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Wietse, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Wietse?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Stichting ZuiderZee Zwerfdieren handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Wietse on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Wietse if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Stichting ZuiderZee Zwerfdieren whether they will for Wietse, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Wietse already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Wietse. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Stichting ZuiderZee Zwerfdieren, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Wietse isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Stichting ZuiderZee Zwerfdieren about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Wietse 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 β€” 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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