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Baroness

Maine Coon · Female · Adult · 4 years

Baroness is a loving and friendly female cat. New situations and strangers make her very uncertain, which is why she would like her new family to give her plenty of patience and space at first. Once she is aware of her new surroundings, she will start to observe her family with curiosity and then build trust. Baroness suffers from chronic gingivitis (gum inflammation), which is why some of her teeth had to be removed and more frequent vet visits will be necessary. She values social contact with other cats a lot and is looking for a new home where either a second cat already lives or where she can be adopted with a cat from her group.

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Baroness ist eine liebevolle und freundliche Kätzin. Neue Situationen und fremde Menschen verunsichern sie noch sehr, weshalb sie von ihrer neuen Familie zunächst ausreichend Geduld und Distanz erhalten möchte. Ist sie sich ihrer neuen Umgebung bewusst, beginnt sie, ihre Familie neugierig zu beobachten und im nächsten Schritt auch Vertrauen aufzubauen. Baroness leidet an einer chronischen Gingivitis (Zahnfleischentzündung), weshalb ihr einige Zähne entfernt werden mussten und häufigere Tierarztbesuche notwendig sein werden. Sie schätzt den Sozialkontakt zu anderen Katzen sehr und ist auf der Suche nach einem neuen Zuhause, in dem entweder bereits eine zweite Katze lebt oder, in welches sie gemeinsam mit einer Katze aus ihrer Gruppe vergeben werden kann.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇦🇹Eisenstadt
Shelter
Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof
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Bringing Baroness home

What you'll need for Baroness in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    €10–18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Baroness

What life with Baroness looks like

Baroness is a adult maine coon cat waiting at Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof in Eisenstadt.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

Eisenstadt, Austria — browse more cats in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Baroness, answered.

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