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Alva und Brenda

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

And Brenda were caught as strays near a farm. Upon arriving at the shelter, they initially withdrew extremely. The unfamiliar environment, unfamiliar smells, and unfamiliar sounds made the two sisters very afraid, and so they acted according to their instinct: they hid! Now, the sisters, who like to lie together, have gotten somewhat accustomed to the new impressions, and at least Alva has already become relatively relaxed when discovered in her hiding spot. Both are searching for a new home where understanding people live, who earn their trust with patience and empathy.

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und Brenda wurden als Streuner in der Nähe eines Bauernhofes eingefangen. Bei uns angekommen, zogen sie sich anfangs extrem zurück. Fremde Umgebung, fremde Gerüche, fremde Geräusche – das alles machte den beiden Miezen Angst, und so handelten sie ihrem Instinkt entsprechend: Sie versteckten sich! Inzwischen haben sich die Schwestern, die gerne beieinanderliegen, an die neuen Eindrücke etwas gewöhnt, und zumindest Alva bleibt bereits relativ entspannt liegen, wenn man sie in ihrem Versteck entdeckt. Beide suchen gemeinsam ein neues Heim, in dem verständnisvolle Menschen leben, die mit Geduld und Einfühlungsvermögen ihr Vertrauen erlangen.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Donzdorf
Shelter
Katzenschutz Göppingen-Donzdorf
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Bringing Alva und Brenda home

What you'll need for Alva und Brenda in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Alva und Brenda

What life with Alva und Brenda looks like

Alva und Brenda is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Katzenschutz Göppingen-Donzdorf in Donzdorf.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Alva und Brenda, answered.

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