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Amanda

Female · Young · 3 years

The little Amanda came to our shelter as a government seizure. Now the young cat is looking for a new forever home. We experience the young furball as an anxious and shy animal, which has so far approached us with a certain reserve. In addition, she does not like to be touched at the moment. Therefore, she is looking for people who do not expect cuddly cats, but who are happy to win her trust step by step and meet her with understanding and care. With patience, calmness and a fixed routine, Amanda can learn at her own pace to gain security and feel comfortable in her home. Amanda is house-trained and dreams of a home where she can feel safe and relax. She will not be placed with other cats or dogs, nor in a household with children or toddlers, as she needs a stress-free environment and would like to enjoy it as a single princess.

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- ängstlich, scheu - selbstbewusst - ruhiges Tier - wird nicht zu Hunden vermittelt - wird nicht zu Kindern oder Kleinkindern vermittelt - stubenrein - braucht eine ruhige Umgebung Die kleine Amanda kam als behördliche Sicherstellung zu uns ins Tierheim. Nun sucht die junge Maunz ein neues Für-immer-Zuhause. Hier erleben wir die junge Fellnase als ängstliches und scheues Tier, die uns bisher mit einer gewissen Zurückhaltung begegnet. Zudem lässt sie sich aktuell nicht gerne anfassen. Daher wünscht sie sich Menschen, die keine Schmusekatzen erwarten, sondern Freude daran haben, ihr Vertrauen Schritt für Schritt zu gewinnen und ihr mit Verständnis und Fürsorge begegnen. Mit Geduld, Ruhe und einer festen Routine kann Amanda in ihrem eigenen Tempo lernen, Sicherheit zu fassen und sich in ihrem Zuhause wohlzufühlen. Amanda ist stubenrein und träumt von einem Zuhause, in dem sie sich sicher fühlen und entspannen kann. Sie wird nicht zu anderen Katzen oder Hunden sowie nicht in einen Haushalt mit Kindern oder Kleinkindern vermittelt, da sie ein stressfreies Umfeld braucht und dieses gerne als Einzelprinzessin genießen möchte.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Tierheim Hamburg
Living with Amanda
  • House-trained
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Hamburg · Hamburg

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Amanda home

What you'll need for Amanda 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 Amanda

What life with Amanda looks like

Amanda is a young adult cat waiting at Tierheim Hamburg in Hamburg.

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 Amanda, answered.

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