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Alana

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Die Samtpfote „Alana“ sucht Menschen, die ihr die Zeit geben, einfach sie selbst zu sein. Alana ist eine sehr zurückhaltende Katze, die sich bei uns bisher kaum geöffnet hat. Sie zeigt sich ängstlich, scheu und schreckhaft und hält lieber Abstand zu Menschen. Neue Situationen verunsichern sie, weshalb sie sich am wohlsten fühlt, wenn sie selbst entscheiden kann, wann und wie viel Nähe sie zulassen möchte. Seit ihrer Ankunft im Tierheim konnten wir nur wenig Kontakt zu ihr aufbauen. Wir haben jedoch den Eindruck, dass Alana vor allem eines braucht: Zeit, Geduld und Menschen, die nichts von ihr erwarten. Vielleicht kann sie erst dann wirklich ankommen und Schritt für Schritt Vertrauen fassen. Es ist gut möglich, dass sie sich in einer ruhigen Umgebung ganz anders entwickelt, wenn sie merkt, dass niemand sie bedrängt. Beim Tierarzt zeigt sich Alana aufgrund ihres hohen Stresslevels problematisch, weshalb zukünftige Tierarztbesuche mit entsprechender Umsicht geplant werden sollten. Für Alana wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause mit Freigang in einer sehr ländlichen, verkehrsarmen und ruhigen Umgebung – idealerweise auf einem Hof oder an einem abgelegenen Ort, wo sie ihren Freiraum geniessen und ihr Leben weitgehend selbstbestimmt gestalten kann. Gesucht werden Menschen, die sie so akzeptieren, wie sie ist, und ihr die Freiheit geben, ihren eigenen Weg zu gehen. Vielleicht wird Alana nie eine typische Schmusekatze – doch genau so, wie sie ist, verdient sie ein Zuhause, in dem sie einfach Katze sein darf.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇨🇭Basel
Shelter
Tierheim beider Basel
Living with Alana
  • ✓Spayed
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Alana home

What you'll need for Alana 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 Alana

What life with Alana looks like

Alana is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim beider Basel in Basel.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Basel, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Alana, answered.

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