Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Adopt Änni

Female

Breed: European Shorthair Cat Gender: Female/neutered Since found at: Animal shelter Since in animal shelter since: 2025 Suitable for: Suitable for apartment living The enchanting Änni is still very shy and reserved and needs time to regain trust in people. Who would like to give Änni the necessary time and love to settle in her new home? Änni could move in with an already friendly Fuzzy Paws or as a single kitten. Who would reserve a cozy spot on the sofa for the sweet one?

Read original (de)

Rasse: Europäisch-Kurzhaar-Katze Geschlecht: Weiblich/ Kastriert Im Tierheim weil: Fundtier Im Tierheim seit: 2025 Haltung: Wohnungshaltung Die zauberhafte Änni ist noch sehr schüchtern und zurückhaltend und muss erst wieder Vertrauen zu Menschen fassen. Wer möchte Änni mit viel Liebe und Geduld die nötige Zeit geben, in ihrem neuen Zuhause anzukommen? Änni könnte zu einer schon vorhandenen freundlichen Samtpfote oder als Einzelkätzchen umziehen. Wer reserviert ein kuscheliges Sofaplätzchen für die Süsse?

Size
—
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Herford
Shelter
Tierheim Herford
Living with Änni
  • ✓Spayed
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by Tierheim Herford · Herford
More cats in Herford →More cats in Germany →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Änni home

What you'll need for Änni 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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

    View on Amazon→
    €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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Änni

What life with Änni looks like

Änni is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Herford in Herford.

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.

Herford, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Änni, answered.

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

More from Tierheim Herford

Coco, male mixed breed for adoption at Tierheim Herford, Herford
Male
Map

Coco

🇩🇪Herford, Germany

Poseidon, male puppy mixed breed for adoption at Tierheim Herford, Herford
Male
Map

Poseidon

Baby

🇩🇪Herford, Germany

Kevin u. Luzifer, male 6yo mixed breed for adoption at Tierheim Herford, Herford
Male
Map

Kevin u. Luzifer

6 years

🇩🇪Herford, Germany

Similar animals

More cats looking for a home

LEO & Teddy, Mixed Breed for adoption at Katzenzuflucht e.V., Much
Unknown
Map

LEO & Teddy

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Much, Germany

LEILA & MALEK, Mixed Breed for adoption at Katzenzuflucht e.V., Much
Unknown
Map

LEILA & MALEK

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Much, Germany

Monti & Manti, Mixed Breed for adoption at Katzenzuflucht e.V., Much
Unknown
Map

Monti & Manti

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Much, Germany

LUKAS & NERON, Mixed Breed for adoption at Katzenzuflucht e.V., Much
Unknown
Map

LUKAS & NERON

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Much, Germany

BELINDA, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Katzenzuflucht e.V., Much
Female
Map

BELINDA

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Much, Germany

LILOU, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Katzenzuflucht e.V., Much
Female
Map

LILOU

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Much, Germany

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →