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Bibi

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 8 years

Bibi definitely wants to be adopted without a Tina! She is a small single princess and would rather not share her humans. When she arrived at the animal shelter, it took some time before Bibi thawed out. She was lured out of her den, but preferred to disappear again in the presence of other cats. She is a very affectionate and loving mouse who repeatedly overcomes her insecurities with her strong curiosity. Because whenever there are treats or the feather toy is swung somewhere, Bibi is immediately on site. Bibi has been found to have struvite crystals, which however do not need to be treated with medication. She just needs to completely avoid dry food. We wish for her a rather quiet home with people who like to and can spend a lot of time with her. She is being placed as a single cat and in apartment living.

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Bibi möchte unbedingt ohne eine Tina vermittelt werden! Sie ist eine kleine Einzelprinzessin und möchte ihre Menschen lieber nicht teilen. Im Tierheim angekommen, hat es einige Zeit gedauert, bis Bibi aufgetaut ist. Sie ließ sich zwar aus ihrer Höhle locken, tauchte aber angesichts der anderen Katzen lieber wieder ab. Sie ist eine sehr verschmuste und liebe Maus, die ihre Unsicherheiten immer wieder durch ihre ausgeprägte Neugier überwindet. Denn wenn es Leckerchen gibt oder irgendwo die Federangel geschwungen wird, ist Bibi sofort am Start. Bei Bibi wurden Struvitkristalle festgestellt, die jedoch nicht medikamentös behandelt werden müssen. Sie muss lediglich vollständig auf Trockenfutter verzichten. Wir wünschen uns für sie ein eher ruhiges Zuhause bei Menschen, die sich gerne und intensiv mit ihr beschäftigen. Sie wird als Einzelkatze und in Wohnungshaltung vermittelt.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Herne
Shelter
Tierheim Herne-Wanne
Living with Bibi
  • Spayed
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bibi home

What you'll need for Bibi 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 Bibi

What life with Bibi looks like

Bibi is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Tierheim Herne-Wanne in Herne.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bibi, answered.

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