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Anakin

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 2 years

Anakin is looking for a loving home! ❤️ Our Anakin was born in 2024 and is still a bit shy. He needs people with patience and empathy who can give him time to gain trust and settle in peacefully. Who wants to show Anakin how beautiful a home of their own can be? 🏡💕

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🐾 Anakin sucht ein liebevolles Zuhause! ❤️ Unser Anakin ist etwa 2024 geboren und noch etwas schüchtern. Er braucht Menschen mit Geduld und Einfühlungsvermögen, die ihm Zeit geben, Vertrauen zu fassen und in Ruhe anzukommen. Wer möchte Anakin zeigen, wie schön ein eigenes Zuhause sein kann? 🏡💕

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Cottbus
Shelter
Tierheim Cottbus
Living with Anakin
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Cottbus · CottbusLearn about European Shorthair →
More cats in Cottbus →More cats in Germany →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Anakin home

What you'll need for Anakin 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 Anakin

What life with Anakin looks like

Anakin is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Cottbus in Cottbus.

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.

Cottbus, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Anakin, answered.

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