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Nele

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 6 years

A few black beauties came together as found cats. Nele & Nina - very shy, want to stay together, will become more confident with patience Manika - calm and shy, avoids contact Bagheera - trusts when with trusted people, is becoming more reserved Nessi - shy, long-haired You will need time and patience in your new home for them to thaw and gain trust. We are confident that they will all become more confident. Since they were used to free roam, they should be able to do so in their new home as well. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Ein paar schwarze Schönheiten kamen zusammen als Fundkatzen zu uns. Sie hielten sich in einer Wohngegend auf und vermehrten sich, ohne dass sich jemand zuständig fühlte. "Nele" braucht im neuen Zuhause Zeit und Ruhe, bis sie auftauen kann und Vertrauen fasst. Im neuen Zuhause soll Nele nach ihrer Eingewöhnung Freigang erhalten.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Heppenheim

Living with Nele

✓Spayed

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Nele home

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About Nele

What life with Nele looks like

Nele is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Heppenheim in Germany.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Nele, answered.

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