How do I contact the shelter about ARIELLA?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Dorsten handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw ARIELLA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt ARIELLA if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Dorsten 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 ARIELLA 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 ARIELLA 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 Dorsten early rather than rehoming privately; they know ARIELLA 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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ARIELLA

Unknown · Adult · 9 years

FIV positive ear care intensive Ariella is an approximately 8-year-old American Curl cat who impresses with her calm and friendly nature. At first, she shows a bit of reserve, but with patience and loving affection, she quickly gains trust. Once she feels secure, she reveals her gentle and cuddly side and enjoys the company of her people very much. She is social and gets along well with other cats. Particularly close is her bond with her companion Banabel, with whom she came to the animal shelter. Therefore, they must be rehomed together. It would be wonderful if her son Hubi could also move into a new home with them. Due to her breed-specific, ear-care-intensive ears, ARIELLA requires daily ear cleaning. Additionally, this breed can be prone to joint and skeletal issues. We therefore ask that you familiarize yourself thoroughly with the breed's special characteristics before inquiring. We wish for a loving, quiet home that is suitable for apartment living, ideally with a secure balcony, so she can enjoy fresh air and sunbeams. This animal is vaccinated. This animal is microchipped.

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FIV positiv Ohren pflegeintensivAriella ist eine etwa 8 Jahre alte American-Curl-Katze, die mit ihrem ruhigen und freundlichen Wesen überzeugt. Anfangs zeigt sie sich noch etwas zurückhaltend, doch mit Geduld und liebevoller Zuwendung fasst sie schnell Vertrauen. Hat sie erst einmal Sicherheit gewonnen, zeigt sie ihre sanfte und verschmuste Seite und genießt die Nähe zu ihren Menschen sehr. Sie ist sozial und gut mit anderen Katzen verträglich. Besonders eng ist ihre Bindung zu ihrem Gefährten Banabel, mit dem sie gemeinsam ins Tierheim gekommen ist. Die beiden werden daher ausschließlich zusammen vermittelt. Besonder schön wäre es wenn auch ihr Sohn Hubi gemeinsam mit ihnen in ein neues Zuhause ziehen darf. Aufgrund ihrer rassetypischen, als Qualzucht einzustufenden Ohren ist bei Ariella eine tägliche Ohrenreinigung erforderlich. Zudem kann es bei dieser Rasse zu Knorpel- und Skelettproblemen kommen. Wir bitten daher darum, sich vor einer Anfrage intensiv mit den Besonderheiten der Rasse auseinanderzusetzen. Wir wünschen uns ein liebevolles, ruhiges Zuhause in reiner Wohnungshaltung, idealerweise mit einem gesicherten Balkon, damit sie frische Luft und Sonnenstunden genießen können. Wenn Sie Interesse an unserer FiV Familie haben, füllen Sie bitte vorab unsere Selbstauskunft aus. Ein persönliches Kennenlernen ist ausschließlich nach vorheriger Terminabsprache möglich.Ariella ist negativ auf FelV getestet, gechipt, geimpft, kastriert und entwurmt. Ariella ist seit dem 1.10.2025 bei uns.Füllen Sie bitte vorab unseren Fragebogen für Interessenten aus. Ein Mitarbeiter wird sich möglichst zeitnah bei Ihnen melden.

Size

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Age

Adult · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Dorsten

Shelter

Tierheim Dorsten

Living with ARIELLA

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

Cared for by Tierheim Dorsten · Dorsten

More cats in Dorsten →More cats in Germany →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing ARIELLA home

What you'll need for ARIELLA in week one.

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About ARIELLA

What life with ARIELLA looks like

ARIELLA is a adult cat waiting at Tierheim Dorsten in Dorsten.

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.

Dorsten, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting ARIELLA, answered.

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