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Alya

Female · Adult · 4 years

Alya - gentle beauty seeks a quiet home 🐾 Name: Alya Born: 07/13/2022 Sex: Female Neutered: Yes Alya is currently rather reserved and needs some time to gain trust. We wish for her a quiet home with patient people who give her the opportunity to arrive at her own pace and feel safe. As a cat with longer fur, Alya also needs regular grooming. She generally gets along well with other cats, but is not necessarily dependent on their company. Therefore, she can be placed with an existing cat or as a single cat. We are looking for people with heart, patience and understanding for Alya, who will show her that she has finally arrived.

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Alya – sanfte Schönheit sucht ein ruhiges Zuhause 🐾 Name: Alya Geboren: 13.07.2022 Geschlecht: Weiblich Kastriert: Ja Alya ist aktuell noch eher zurückhaltend und braucht etwas Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Für sie wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause bei geduldigen Menschen, die ihr die Möglichkeit geben, in ihrem eigenen Tempo anzukommen und sich sicher zu fühlen. Als Katze mit längerem Fell benötigt Alya außerdem regelmäßige Fellpflege. Mit anderen Katzen kommt sie grundsätzlich gut zurecht, sie ist auf deren Gesellschaft jedoch nicht zwingend angewiesen. Daher kann sie sowohl zu einer bereits vorhandenen Katze als auch als Einzelkatze vermittelt werden. Für Alya suchen wir Menschen mit Herz, Geduld und Verständnis, die ihr zeigen, dass sie endlich angekommen ist.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Ahlen
Shelter
Tierheim Ahlen
Living with Alya
  • Spayed
Cared for by Tierheim Ahlen · Ahlen

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Alya home

What you'll need for Alya 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 Alya

What life with Alya looks like

Alya is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Ahlen in Ahlen.

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 Alya, answered.

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