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Xena

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Xena is a sweet, playful cat just over half a year old with a soft personality. She resides in one of our foster homes and has been spayed. Xena finds other cats and dogs friendly, but people are still a bit challenging for her. Therefore, she needs some time to truly trust you. With patience, calmness, and lots of love, she will gradually open up. When she feels comfortable, she lets her sweet side show. Are you lying quietly in bed? Then Xena will happily snuggle up to you for soft cuddles and cozy company. For Xena, we are looking for a quiet home where she can be herself and enjoy nice walks outside to experience adventures and discover the world. Whoever wins her trust gets an absolutely adorable girlfriend.

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Xena is een lieve, speelse poes van ruim een half jaar oud met een zacht karakter. Ze verblijft in een van onze gastgezinnen en is gesteriliseerd. Xena vindt andere katten en honden gezellig, maar mensen zijn voor haar nog best spannend. Ze heeft daarom wat tijd nodig om je echt te leren vertrouwen. Met rust, geduld en vooral veel liefde zal ze stap voor stap steeds meer openbloeien. Wanneer ze zich op haar gemak voelt, laat ze haar lieve kant zien. Lig je rustig op bed? Dan komt Xena graag spinnend bij je liggen voor zachte kopjes en gezellig gezelschap. Voor Xena zoeken we een rustig huisje waar ze helemaal zichzelf mag zijn én waar ze lekker naar buiten kan om avonturen te beleven en de wereld te ontdekken. Wie haar vertrouwen wint, krijgt er een ontzettend lief vriendinnetje bij.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇳🇱LC Leerdam
Shelter
Stichting Dierentehuis Vijfheerenlanden
Living with Xena
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Stichting Dierentehuis Vijfheerenlanden · LC LeerdamLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Xena home

What you'll need for Xena 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 Xena

What life with Xena looks like

Xena is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Stichting Dierentehuis Vijfheerenlanden in LC Leerdam.

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.

LC Leerdam, Netherlands browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Xena, answered.

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