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Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Kitten · 4 months

Ava is the largest of the group and also the most courageous and confident. She loves to explore, climb, and play, and her funny personality, chirping, and sweet gaze will win you over. However, she also enjoys cuddling with her siblings and humans and shows little fear. Cat visit / adopt Group history Lumi Sometimes a story begins sadly - and hopefully ends with a happy new beginning. An attentive woman contacted us after discovering that a stray cat, whom she had previously driven away from her property, suddenly appeared on her land with her four kittens. She immediately took action and asked for our help. The small cat family was secured and captured. Unfortunately, the mother cat was already in very poor condition. Despite immediate veterinary care, medication, and infusions, her body temperature had dropped so low that she could not fight it off. This loss saddens us deeply. Her four little kittens were severely undernourished upon arrival. They are now lovingly cared for on our foster home, nursed back to health, and allowed to recover in peace. As soon as they are old enough and strong enough, they will find their forever homes - always only in pairs, so they do not have to miss their trusted playmate and cuddle partner: We place the little ones either in an apartment with a securely netted balcony or in outdoor access in a rural, low-traffic environment. We wish the four a loving home where they can finally experience how wonderful a sheltered cat life can be. Ava Bo Liv Lu

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Ava ist die grösste der Gruppe und auch die mutigste und souveränste. Sie entdeckt, klettert und spielt gerne und wickelt einem mit ihrer lustigen Persönlichkeit, ihrem Quietschen und dem süssen Blick direkt um den Finger. Sie mag es aber auch mit ihren Geschwistern und mit uns Menschen zu kuscheln und zeigt nur wenig Scheue. Katze besuchen / adoptieren Geschichte der Gruppe Lumi Manchmal beginnt eine Geschichte traurig – und endet hoffentlich mit einem glücklichen Neuanfang. Eine aufmerksame Frau hat uns kontaktiert, nachdem sie entdeckt hatte, dass eine Streunerkatze, die sie zuvor immer wieder von ihrem Grundstück vertrieben hatte, plötzlich mit ihren vier Kitten bei ihr auftauchte. Sie hat sofort gehandelt und uns um Hilfe gebeten. Die kleine Katzenfamilie konnte gesichert und eingefangen werden. Leider war die Mutterkatze bereits in einem sehr schlechten Zustand. Trotz sofortiger tierärztlicher Versorgung, Medikamente und Infusion war ihre Körpertemperatur bereits so tief, dass sie den Kampf nicht mehr geschafft hat. Dieser Verlust macht uns sehr traurig. Ihre vier kleinen Kitten waren bei ihrer Ankunft massiv unterernährt. Sie werden nun liebevoll auf unserer Pflegestelle versorgt, aufgepäppelt und dürfen dort in Ruhe zu Kräften kommen. Sobald sie alt und kräftig genug sind, suchen sie ihr Für-immer-Zuhause – immer nur im Doppelpack, damit sie nicht auf ihren vertrauten Spiel- und Kuschelpartner verzichten müssen: Wir vermitteln die Kleinen entweder in eine Wohnung mit gut gesichertem, eingenetztem Balkon oder in Freigang in einer ländlichen, verkehrsarmen Umgebung. Wir wünschen uns für die vier ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem sie endlich erfahren dürfen, wie schön ein behütetes Katzenleben sein kann. Ava Bo Liv Lu

Size
Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇨🇭Zürich region
Shelter
Katzenhaus-Freunde
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Bringing Ava home

What you'll need for Ava 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 Ava

What life with Ava looks like

Ava is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat cat waiting at Katzenhaus-Freunde in Zürich region.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Zürich region, Switzerland browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ava, answered.

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