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Zack

European Shorthair ยท Male ยท Young ยท 1 year

Zack is looking for a playmate! ๐ŸพZack is a sweet, relaxed kitten with a playful side. Chasing a ball? He loves it! Cuddling afterwards? He loves that too! He adores kids, dogs, and other cats. In fact, Zack would love to have a feline friend to play, sleep, and cause mischief with. Can Zack come and conquer your home and heart? If there are no other cats in the house, we will place kittens in pairs.

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Zack zoekt een speelmaatje! ๐ŸพZack is een lieve, relaxte kitten met een speelse kant. Achter een balletje aan? Graag! Daarna lekker knuffelen? Ook graag! Hij is dol op kinderen, honden รฉn andere katten. Sterker nog: Zack zou het liefst een kattenvriendje hebben om samen mee te ravotten, slapen en kattenkwaad uit te halen. Mag Zack jouw huis รฉn hart komen veroveren? Als er geen andere kat aanwezig is in huis, plaatsen wij kittens per 2.

Size
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Age
Young ยท 1 year
Location
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑLC Leerdam
Shelter
Stichting Dierentehuis Vijfheerenlanden
Living with Zack
  • โœ“Good with dogs
  • โœ“Good with cats
  • โœ“Good with kids
Cared for by Stichting Dierentehuis Vijfheerenlandenย ยท LC LeerdamLearn about European Shorthair โ†’
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Bringing Zack home

What you'll need for Zack in week one.

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  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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    โ‚ฌ25โ€“40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

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

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    โ‚ฌ18โ€“25
  3. 03
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    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    โ‚ฌ25โ€“45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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

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    โ‚ฌ10โ€“18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

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

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    โ‚ฌ10โ€“18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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

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    โ‚ฌ30โ€“60

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About Zack

What life with Zack looks like

Zack is a young adult european shorthair 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 โ€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑAdopting 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 โ€” browse more cats in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zack, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zack?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Stichting Dierentehuis Vijfheerenlanden handles screening and the adoption contract directly โ€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Zack on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zack if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad โ€” 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 โ‚ฌ100โ€“โ‚ฌ350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Zack 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 โ€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Zack isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work โ€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Stichting Dierentehuis Vijfheerenlanden early rather than rehoming privately; they know Zack 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 โ€” 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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