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Betty

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 11 years

Betty, born approximately autumn 2015, spayed, with Maria's elderly lady in Sofia, FIV, FeLV negative, very affectionate and attached, gets along well with other cats

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Betty, geb. ca. Herbst 2015, kastriert, bei Marias alter Dame in Sofia, FIV, FeLV neg. sehr verschmust und anhänglich, versteht sich gut mit anderen Katzen

Size
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Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Katzenhilfe Hoffnung
Living with Betty
  • ✓Neutered
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Bringing Betty home

What you'll need for Betty in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Feliway Calming Spray

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About Betty

What life with Betty looks like

Betty is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Katzenhilfe Hoffnung in Germany.

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.

Germany, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Betty, answered.

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