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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.

DE·Show original

wurden als Streuner in der Nähe eines Bauernhofes eingefangen. Bei uns angekommen, zog sie sich anfangs extrem zurück. Fremde Umgebung, fremde Gerüche, fremde Geräusche – das alles machte der Mieze Angst, und so handelten sie ihrem Instinkt entsprechend: Sie versteckte sich! Inzwischen hat sich Brenda an die neuen Eindrücke etwas gewöhnt, und läuft durchs Zimmer, auch wenn ihre Pflegerinnen bei ihr sind. Sie sucht ein neues Heim, entweder als alleinige Fellnase oder als Zweitkatze zu einem Artgenossen dazu. In einer ruhigen Umgebung entwickelt sie bestimmt täglich mehr Vertrauen.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Donzdorf
Shelter
Katzenschutz Göppingen-Donzdorf
Cared for by Katzenschutz Göppingen-Donzdorf · DonzdorfLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Brenda home

What you'll need for Brenda 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 Brenda

What life with Brenda looks like

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.

Donzdorf, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Brenda, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about 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 Brenda on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt 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 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 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 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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