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Babsi

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

Babsi is a 10-month-old spayed female EKH cat and brings a lot of good cheer. She is very affectionate, people-oriented and at the same time still really playful - a great mix for everyone looking for a young cat who likes to be in the middle of things. Babsi gets along well with other cats. It would be especially nice for her if she could move in with her cat friend Hazel. In principle, we can also imagine a home for Babsi with a suitable, social second cat. Babsi would be happy about a home where she can play, cuddle and enjoy life together to her heart's content. If the living situation allows it, the possibility of later outdoor access would also be ideal for her. If you are looking for a young, open-minded and affectionate cat, you might find Babsi the right little companion. If you would like to get to know her, please click on the "Request cat" button and fill out the online form completely. This way we will receive all the relevant information for an initial conversation in advance.

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Babsi ist eine etwa 10 Monate alte, kastrierte EKH-Katzendame und bringt jede Menge gute Laune mit. Sie ist sehr verschmust, menschenbezogen und gleichzeitig noch richtig verspielt – eine tolle Mischung für alle, die eine junge Katze suchen, die gerne mittendrin ist. Mit anderen Katzen versteht sich Babsi gut. Besonders schön wäre es für sie, wenn sie gemeinsam mit ihrer Katzenfreundin Hazel ausziehen dürfte. Grundsätzlich können wir uns für Babsi aber auch ein Zuhause mit einer passenden, sozialen Zweitkatze vorstellen. Babsi würde sich über ein Zuhause freuen, in dem nach Herzenslust gespielt, gekuschelt und gemeinsam das Leben genossen werden darf. Wenn die Wohnsituation es zulässt, wäre für sie außerdem die Möglichkeit zu späterem Freigang ideal. Wer eine junge, aufgeschlossene und verschmuste Katze sucht, könnte in Babsi genau die richtige kleine Gefährtin finden. Wenn Sie sie kennenlernen möchten, klicken Sie bitte auf den Button „Katze anfragen“ und füllen Sie das Online-Formular vollständig aus. So erhalten wir vorab alle relevanten Informationen für ein erstes Gespräch.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Ludwigshafen/Rheim
Shelter
Tierheim Ludwigshafen
Living with Babsi
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tierheim Ludwigshafen · Ludwigshafen/RheimLearn about European Shorthair →

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Bringing Babsi home

What you'll need for Babsi 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.

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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 Babsi

What life with Babsi looks like

Babsi is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Ludwigshafen in Ludwigshafen/Rheim.

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.

Ludwigshafen/Rheim, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Babsi, answered.

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