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Zucchini

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

This is the lovely Zucchini! Zucchini is an incredibly sweet, social, and affectionate tomcat who loves being around people. He enjoys attention, toys, and especially food. He proudly carries toy mice around the house meowing as if he's won a big trophy. It's then of course your intention to compliment him, because he is proud of his hunting skills! This black and white tomcat can play wonderfully, but also has a calm and gentle side. As soon as he trusts someone, he turns into a huge cuddler. Then he comes close to you to sleep, gives you head pats, and politely asks with his front paws if you want to pet him. He also loves to lie in your arms like a baby, on his back with his belly up for belly rubs. Then he starts to purr loudly and sometimes shares very soft love bites, showing his appreciation for you. Sometimes Zucchini is a bit overly enthusiastic, subtlety is not exactly his talent. But that also makes him incredibly funny. He gets along well with other cats and enjoys a safe, quiet environment. That's why he doesn't fit with very young children. Older children are no problem for him. Changes are not really his thing, Zucchini becomes a bit uncertain in those situations. Talk to him a little sweetly to reassure him and give him some snacks, he can really appreciate that. As long as he feels loved, everything will be fine in situations that he finds difficult. He still finds visits from strangers a bit scary, because he is not used to it. Give him a few months and the chance is very high that he will start to like visitors. Background Zucchini was found as a little kitten with his brothers and sisters, they lived in a shack. The kittens were very weak and their mother was completely exhausted. Despite his difficult start, Zucchini has developed well into a happy and loving cat. His eyes are a little cloudy, but he has no trouble with that at all. Zucchini is neutered, vaccinated, chipped, dewormed, and flea-free. He has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. All our kittens are only placed in a house where another cat is already present, or as a duo!

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Dit is de lieve Zucchini! Zucchini is een ontzettend lieve, sociale en aanhankelijke kater die graag bij mensen in de buurt is. Hij houdt van aandacht, speeltjes en vooral van eten. Speelgoedmuisjes draagt hij trots miauwend door het huis alsof hij een grote trofee heeft binnengehaald. Het is dan natuurlijk wel de bedoeling dat je hem daarvoor complimenteert, want trots dat hij is op zijn jachtkunst! Deze zwart-witte kater kan heerlijk spelen, maar heeft ook een rustige en zachte kant. Zodra hij iemand vertrouwt, verandert hij in een enorme knuffelaar. Dan komt hij dicht tegen je aan slapen, geeft hij kopjes en vraagt hij heel beleefd met zijn voorpootjes om of je hem wilt aaien. Hij vindt het ook heerlijk om als een baby in je armen te liggen, op zijn rug met zijn buikje omhoog voor buikkriebels. Dan begint hij luid te spinnen en deelt hij soms heel zacht liefdesbeetjes uit, waarin hij zijn waardering voor jou laat blijken. Soms is Zucchini een beetje onhandig enthousiast, subtiel is niet helemaal zijn talent. Maar dat maakt hem juist ook ontzettend grappig. Hij kan goed overweg met andere katten en geniet van een veilige, rustige omgeving. Daarom past hij niet bij hele kleine kinderen. Wat oudere kinderen zijn geen probleem voor hem. Veranderingen zijn niet echt zijn ding, daar wordt Zucchini een beetje onzeker van. Praat een beetje lief om hem dan gerust te stellen en geef hem wat snacks, dat kan hij erg waarderen. Zolang hij zich geliefd voelt, komt het wel goed in situaties die hij lastig vindt. Hij vindt bezoek van onbekenden nog een beetje eng, want dat is hij totaal niet gewend. Geef hem een paar maanden en de kans is erg groot dat hij bezoekers leuk gaat vinden. Achtergrond Zucchini werd als klein hummeltje gevonden met zijn broertjes en zusjes, ze woonden in een krot. De kittens waren erg zwak en hun moeder was volledig uitgeput. Ondanks zijn moeilijke start heeft Zucchini zich goed ontwikkeld tot een vrolijke en liefdevolle kat. Zijn oogjes zijn een klein beetje troebel gebleven, maar daar heeft hij totaal geen last van. Zucchini is gecastreerd, gevaccineerd, gechipt, ontwormd en ontvlooid. Hij is negatief getest op FIV en FeLV. Al onze kittens worden uitsluitend in een huisje geplaatst waar al een andere kat aanwezig is, of als duo!

Size
Small
Age
Young Β· 1 year
Location
πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Netherlands
Shelter
Mirtos Animal Project
Living with Zucchini
  • βœ“Vaccinated
  • βœ“Neutered
  • βœ“Microchipped
  • βœ“Good with cats
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Zucchini home

What you'll need for Zucchini 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 Zucchini

What life with Zucchini looks like

Zucchini is a small young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Mirtos Animal Project in Netherlands.

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 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. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Zucchini, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zucchini?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Mirtos Animal Project handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Zucchini on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zucchini if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Mirtos Animal Project 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Zucchini 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Zucchini isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Mirtos Animal Project early rather than rehoming privately; they know Zucchini 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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