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hala kahiki popoki lanái Welcome cat lovers to the creation of the hala kahiki popoki lanái (the pineapple cat shed).

Sleepy Fruit Stripe, aka FRUIT 🍒 🍊 🍇
08/12/2025

Sleepy Fruit Stripe, aka FRUIT 🍒 🍊 🍇

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In Amsterdam, cats don’t just roam the streets they float on canals in their very own rescue boat

Nestled along Amsterdam’s charming waterways is De Poezenboot a floating cat sanctuary and the only one of its kind in the world. This cozy houseboat-turned-haven has been rescuing and rehoming stray and abandoned cats since the 1960s. It’s not just a shelter; it’s a floating paradise where cats lounge by the windows, nap in flower boxes, and enjoy a peaceful life on the canal while awaiting their forever homes.

Founded by a compassionate local named Henriette van Weelde, De Poezenboot was born out of necessity when her land-based cat shelter reached capacity. So, in true Amsterdam fashion, she took to the water. Today, the boat houses dozens of cats at a time and even welcomes visitors tourists and locals alike who want to cuddle, volunteer, or adopt. It’s become a beloved symbol of the city’s warmth and its unique blend of practicality and heart.

Whether you're a traveler looking for something adorably different or an animal lover curious about canal-side compassion, De Poezenboot shows that in Amsterdam, even rescue cats get their own floating slice of heaven.

Sources: De Poezenboot Official Site, Amsterdam Animal Welfare Society, Lonely Planet Amsterdam Guide

Honey Jack and her 4 lil babies, circa 2020.She had the one litter and we were able to get her fixed. We found homes fo...
07/14/2025

Honey Jack and her 4 lil babies, circa 2020.
She had the one litter and we were able to get her fixed. We found homes for 2 of the sweet baby girls, Fernando & Opossum stayed here in the cat colony. 🐈 🐈‍⬛🐱

We have quite a few Tortie and Tabby cats.
07/12/2025

We have quite a few Tortie and Tabby cats.

The Pineapple Cat Shed, Jameson our ginger boy.
07/10/2025

The Pineapple Cat Shed, Jameson our ginger boy.

Meet some of our cats. We had to add in some shots of our White Ghost Cat, Mr. Mittens. He was the absolute best boy.
07/10/2025

Meet some of our cats. We had to add in some shots of our White Ghost Cat, Mr. Mittens. He was the absolute best boy.

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