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Alira

Female · Young · 1 year

Alira came to us with three other feral domestic cats and initially showed herself accordingly shy. Meanwhile, the young female cat loves being pampered with treats and is slowly learning that petting isn't so scary either. Alira is looking for a home as a second cat to a compatible companion or together with one of her friends, with whom she shares her enclosure. In any case, her future people should bring a lot of patience and empathy so that Alira can fully open up.

DE·Show original

Alira kam mit drei weiteren verwilderten Hauskatzen zu uns und hat sich anfangs dementsprechend scheu gezeigt. Inzwischen lässt sich die junge Kätzin liebend gerne mit Leckerlies verwöhnen und lernt langsam, dass auch Streicheleinheiten gar nicht so gruselig sind. Alira sucht ein Zuhause als Zweitkatze zu einem verträglichen Artgenossen oder gemeinsam mit einem ihrer Freunde, mit denen sie sich ihr Gehege teilt. In jedem Fall sollten ihre künftigen Menschen viel Geduld und Einfühlungsvermögen mitbringen, damit sich Alira noch vollends öffnen kann.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Ludwigsburg
Shelter
Tierheim Ludwigsburg
Living with Alira
  • Spayed
Cared for by Tierheim Ludwigsburg · Ludwigsburg

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Alira home

What you'll need for Alira 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 Alira

What life with Alira looks like

Alira is a young adult cat waiting at Tierheim Ludwigsburg in Ludwigsburg.

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.

Ludwigsburg, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Alira, answered.

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