Not confirmed since October 22, 2026

Arya

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten

Handover basis: Transfer on April 2026. Personality/Preferences/Compatibility with others: Arya is still very reserved. She is looking for a quiet home. So far, she has had no problems with the other cats. She would be happy with some outdoor time.

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Abgabegrund: Übereignung von April 2026 Eigenschaften/Vorlieben/Verträglichkeit: Arya ist noch sehr zurückhaltend. Sie ist auf der Suche nach einem ruhigen Zuhause . Mit den anderen Katzen hat sie bisher keine Probleme. Über Freigang würde sie sich freuen.

Size

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Age

Kitten

Location

🇩🇪Emden

Shelter

Tierheim Emden

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Arya home

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About Arya

What life with Arya looks like

Arya is a kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Emden in Emden.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Emden, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Arya, answered.

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