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Beate

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 12 years

Beate arrived as a found cat. She is still very unsure and likes to grumble to herself or hit you by accident sometimes. She is, however, friendly with treats and then shows her nice side. She is definitely a great cat who just hasn't settled in yet. She has only been with us for a short time. The blood test results are still pending, and a dental procedure also needs to be done. We can't say for sure if she is used to being out and about, as she is currently in the quarantine station. We also can't say for sure if she gets along with other cats because of that. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Beate kam als Fundkatze zu uns. Sie ist noch sehr unsicher und brummelt gerne vor sich hin oder man bekommt schonmal eine von ihr verpasst. Für Leckerchen ist sie aber zu haben und dann zeigt sie auch ihre nette Seite. Sie ist bestimmt eine tolle Katze, die sich hier einfach noch nicht wohlfühlt. Sie ist ja auch noch nicht so lange bei uns. Die Blutergebnisse stehen noch aus und eine Zahnsanierung muss auch noch gemacht werden. Ob sie Freigang gewohnt ist, können wir aktuell noch nicht sagen, da sie in der Quarantänestation sitzt. Ob sie mit anderen Katzen verträglich ist, können wir deswegen auch noch nicht sagen.

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Köln
Shelter
Kolner Tierschutzverein
Living with Beate
  • Spayed
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Beate home

What you'll need for Beate 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
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    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 Beate

What life with Beate looks like

Beate is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Kolner Tierschutzverein in Köln.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇩🇪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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Beate, answered.

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