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Akira

Female · Young · 2 years

Akira was surrendered to the shelter with several other cats. Akira is a shy cat who has not yet gained trust in humans. She shows interest in some situations, but she is not ready to open up. Akira gets along very well with other cats and would be very happy about having an assertive cat by her side that shows her the world is not as bad as she thinks. Children should not live in Akira's new home. So far, she has only been kept indoors, but we suspect she would be happier with outdoor access. This would of course require a long acclimation period.

DE·Show original

Akira wurde mit einigen anderen Katzen zusammen im Tierheim abgegeben. Akira ist eine scheue Katze, ddie noch kein Vertrauen zum Menschen hat. Sie zeigt sich in manchen Situationen schon interessiert, aber sie traut sich noch nicht sich zu öffnen. Akira versteht sich sehr gut mit anderen Katzen und sie würde sich sehr über eine souveräne Katze an ihrer Seite freuen, die ihr zeigt das die Welt gar nicht so schlimm ist wie sie annimmt. In Akiras neuen zu Hause sollten keine Kinder leben. Bislang wurde sie nur in der Wohnung gehalten, aber wir vermuten, dass sie mit Freigang glücklicher wäre. Dieser würde natürlich eine lange Eingewöhnungszeit vorrausetzen.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Braunschweig
Shelter
Tierheim Braunschweig
Living with Akira
  • Spayed
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Braunschweig · Braunschweig

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Akira home

What you'll need for Akira in week one.

Hand-picked · 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 Akira

What life with Akira looks like

Akira is a young adult cat waiting at Tierheim Braunschweig in Braunschweig.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Braunschweig, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Akira, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Akira?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Braunschweig handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Akira on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Akira if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Braunschweig 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 €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Akira 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 Akira 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 Braunschweig early rather than rehoming privately; they know Akira 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.
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