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Adopt Annabelle

Female · Adult · 10 years

Annabelle came to us as a safety placement, but fortunately was released and is now available for adoption. Future adopters should be able to read Annabelle's facial expressions and cat language, as Annabelle likes to charm her people and also enjoys sitting on their laps, although she decides for herself how long she stays there, and her moods can change quickly. We are looking for a home for Annabelle as a single princess suitable for apartment living with a secure balcony for people who already have experience caring for independent cats. If you are interested in meeting Annabelle, please feel free to send us a detailed email.

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Annabelle kam als Sicherstellung zu uns, wurde aber glücklicherweise freigegeben und so konnten wir sie vermitteln. Leider war sie in ihrem Zuhause recht unberechenbar. Mal war sie super verschmust, dann griff sie unvermittelt an. Sie wurde dann zurückgebracht. Die zukünftigen Adoptanten sollten die Mimik und Katzensprache lesen können, da Annabelle ihre Menschen gerne umgarnt und auch gerne auf dem Schoß sitzt, allerdings entscheidet sie selbst, wie lange sie dort bleibt, und ihre Launen können blitzschnell umschlagen. Wir suchen für Annabelle ein Zuhause als Einzelprinzessin in Wohnungshaltung mit gesichertem Balkon bei Menschen, die bereits viel Erfahrung im Umgang mit eigenwilligen Katzen haben. Wenn Sie sich für ein Kennenlernen mit Annabelle interessieren, schreiben Sie uns gerne eine ausführliche Mail.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Cologne
Shelter
Tierheim Köln
Living with Annabelle
  • Spayed
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Tierheim Köln · Cologne

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Annabelle home

What you'll need for Annabelle in week one.

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  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 Annabelle

What life with Annabelle looks like

Annabelle is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at Tierheim Köln in Cologne.

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.

Note from the shelter: Moody personality, needs experienced cat owner who can read feline body language

🇩🇪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.

Cologne, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Annabelle, answered.

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