De Poezenboot

De Poezenboot is a one-of-a-kind cat shelter in Amsterdam, in the province of North Holland, the Netherlands: a houseboat moored on the Singel canal that has taken in cats since 1966. Around fifty cats live on board, between permanent residents and animals waiting for adoption.

The boat is fully adapted to feline life, with rest areas, scratching posts, litter trays and a secure deck where cats bask in the sun. The team feeds, medicates and socialises the animals every day, and also cares for shy cats and cats with special needs.

Visitors are welcome during opening hours, and adoptions take place after meeting the cat and talking with the staff. Many visitors arrive out of curiosity and end up supporting the shelter with donations or taking a new companion home.